IRATA Rope Access ABSA B Pressure Certified Welder JP

Job Description

Tacten is seeking IRATA certified Journeyperson B-Pressure Welders to support the Nova Chemicals Spring 2026 Outage. This role is intended for welders performing pressure piping work regulated by ABSA, including small-bore and socket weld applications in a high-hazard turnaround environment.

Outage Details

Site Nova Chemicals
Location Red Deer
Tentative Start Date May 11, 2026
Tentative End Date June 19, 2026
Rotation 6 days on / 1 day off
Shift Length 12 hours
LOA $165/day
Perform pressure welding activities in support of turnaround and maintenance scopes.
Execute welds on carbon steel pressure piping systems, including socket welds and butt welds.
Weld using SMAW process in accordance with approved ABSA procedures.
Perform all-position welding, including vertical and overhead, with uphill progression where required.
Work closely with pipefitters on joint fit-up, tacking, and final weld execution.
Interpret isometrics, welding procedures, and work packages to ensure compliance.
Support inspection, NDE, and repair activities as required.
Maintain strict adherence to Nova site safety, quality, and permit-to-work requirements.
Journeyperson Welder certification
IRATA Level 1 or willingness to obtain
Valid ABSA B-Pressure ticket
SMAW process qualification
F3 / F4 filler metals
Qualified for carbon steel (P1 materials)
All-position welding capability
Experience welding small-bore piping (1" OD minimum preferred)
Strong understanding of pressure welding codes and quality standards

Required Safety Certifications

ESC H2S Alive
ESC Confined Space Entry
CSTS
WHMIS

Assets (Preferred)

Small-bore B-Pressure qualification
CWB SMAW ticket (Carbon Steel)
Previous Nova Chemicals or petrochemical turnaround experience

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Complemented by an attractive hours-based benefits program, Tacten offers extensive training, courses and progression opportunities. Working on a variety of projects across industries such as Oil and Gas, Civil, Construction and Engineering, we can ensure your career stays diverse, interesting, and safe

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For 20 years, Tacten has been leaders of innovation in delivering an integrated industrial services model based on composite crews, multi-disciplined trades, certified IRATA personnel and customized access optimization programs to industry's largest clients in the world's harshest environments.

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