Thermite Welder (Mountain Production)

Job Summary

The Track Thermite Welder is responsible for performing thermite welding and repairs on steel rail components to ensure the integrity and safety of railway tracks. This role includes managing track components, conducting inspections, and executing maintenance activities to support reliable rail operations. The position follows an 8 days on / 6 days off rotational schedule, requiring travel and work in outdoor environments under varying conditions.

Major Responsibilities

• Utilize thermite charge kits
• Work safely with molten steel
• Utilize high frequency tools
• Weld and grind carbon steel and manganese track components
• Inspect track work on completion and approve track
• Maintain train operating restrictions in alignment with track standards
• Remove and replace defective ties, rail spikes, and anchors
• Correct deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge
• Install and repair street and railroad crossings
• Unload and assist in unloading ballasts
• Unload and distribute track material
• Sort used track material for loading, which may be loaded by hand
• Clean up after work completion
• Comply with track safety standards, operating rules, and safe work procedures
• Complete work, material inventory, and inspections reports

Working Conditions

Requirements

Training

The incumbent attends formal and on-the-job training. The role is required to complete the training program successfully. The incumbent receives classroom training over a period of 4 weeks at 40 hours per week. The training is primarily on health and safety rules and basic machine operator procedures. Successful completion of the classroom training and on-the-job training is mandatory to continue employment.

This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.