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North American Construction Group

Provides mining and heavy construction services

Welder

Equipment MaintenanceUpdated on Nov 12
Full-timeChristine, TX, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • High school degree or GED with vocational training and 3–4 years of experience.
  • Working knowledge of construction equipment maintenance, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, emissions, diesel, gasoline, and record-keeping systems.
  • Ability to work in other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills, as requested by the project.
  • Ability to work in construction-site conditions, including rain, sleet, snow, dust, mud, heat, sun, and cold.
  • Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, rotating shifts, and shifts of up to 12 hours.
  • Ability to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel framework, stairs, and ladders; move in confined and cluttered spaces and uneven areas; and maintain full range of motion and flexibility.
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, reach overhead, stoop, kneel, and crouch as needed.
  • Must pass an established weld test.
  • Strong mechanical working knowledge for dragline heavy gearbox repairs and overhauls, including general maintenance practices for draglines and heavy-duty coal-mining equipment.
  • Working knowledge of preventive maintenance and proper tooling for this equipment.
  • Working knowledge of rigging and lifting techniques.
  • Strong working knowledge of welding, cutting, fabricating, and specialized weld repairs.
  • Strong awareness and understanding of work-related safety practices.
  • Physical capability to work at heights above 50 feet, lift 50 pounds or more, work in confined areas, and work in awkward positions requiring prolonged bending or kneeling.
  • Proficiency in spoken and written English.
  • Valid driver's license.
  • Must pass a breath alcohol test, urine drug test, fitness-to-work assessment, audiometric testing, vision screening, and criminal record check.

Responsibilities

  • Identify safety hazards affecting oneself or other employees and take necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize them.
  • Understand and respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices, including backup alarms, smoke, warning tags, and sirens.
  • Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures for equipment safely.
  • Use verbal and written communication skills and perform basic arithmetic.
  • Read, understand, and apply plans, specifications, and equipment service manuals, and visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
  • Examine and inspect field conditions, identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures related to construction equipment, and take corrective action as needed.
  • Inspect subordinate work for compliance with contract plans, specifications, and company policy; identify deficiencies and explain and take necessary corrective action.
  • Pay attention to what others are saying, understand their points, ask relevant questions, and avoid interrupting inappropriately.
  • Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
  • Observe operating equipment or systems to identify hazards and determine whether adjustment, repair, or replacement is needed.
  • Lift and carry heavy items weighing 50 pounds or more.
  • Move in, around, and under confined and cluttered spaces and uneven areas, maintaining full range of motion and flexibility.
  • Perform hard physical labor for shifts of up to 12 hours in varying temperature extremes and outdoor conditions.
  • Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, and ladders.
  • Use appropriate hand and power tools to maintain equipment.
  • Ensure equipment leaving the job site is ready for its next assignment and document equipment condition before release to production.
  • Produce work that meets plans, specifications, and industry requirements.
  • Work productively with minimal supervision.
  • Perform other job-related duties and actions as requested by a supervisor or needed to accomplish the work.
  • Coordinate work with other crafts and coworkers on the job.

About the Company

North American Construction Group

Provides mining and heavy construction services

North American Construction Group provides mining and heavy construction services for resource development and industrial projects, with a focus on Canadian oil sands. It offers construction and operations support for both mining and in situ oil sands projects and deploys a large fleet of equipment. Projects are carried out by qualified staff to meet safety and efficiency standards. Compared with competitors, the company combines decades of experience (over 60 years) with one of the oil sands’ largest equipment fleets and integrated services—from construction to ongoing operations—allowing it to manage complex site work and fleet needs with strong safety performance. Its goal is to help clients develop resource projects by delivering reliable, well-supported construction and operations services that keep projects on schedule and within safety and cost expectations.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Edmonton, Canada
Founded
1953

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