Canadian Oil Sands?

SHANE M · 02-13-2008, 01:00 PM

Anybody working in this industry? I have been looking into some welding jobs in Fort McMurray. I hold ASME welding certifications and I have been trying to find out if they hold any clout against the Alberta ranking system. And just trying to get some basic info about the general area and nature of work and wages. If any of you have any info for me I would greatly appreciate it.

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dwanner · 02-13-2008, 01:03 PM

I'm pretty sure you will need a Interprovincial Red Seal ticket to work their as a Journeyman. It sure is a long way to go for a job!!! Oh yea, bring a trailer if you do because you won't find anywhere to live!!

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727driver · 02-13-2008, 01:07 PM

Shane,

Don't know specifically anything about welding, but I fly guys in and out of McMurray all the time because there is a SEVERE lack of housing. If you are lucky enough to even find a place to stay there, you will be spending big bucks on rent. Plan on at least $2000/month on rent for anything livable. No question there is lots of money to be made there, but you will need it if you plan on having a place in McMurray. That's why the big oil companies are spending lots of money flying workers in and out from Calgary and Edmonton among other places.

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B-MAN · 02-13-2008, 01:16 PM

I've been working up here (FFM) for the past 3yrs, there's plenty of work, it seems like someones always looking for a good welder. I don't know much about the housing situation, I live outside of Edmonton and the company I work for foots the bill for my housing here in FMM, either in Hotels or camps. Besides that and the tickets you'll need I hope you have no adversion to the cold weather coming from Florida...It's warm today at -24*C but hasn't got much above -30*C in the last two weeks...

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SHANE M · 02-13-2008, 01:20 PM

Yea, I have read about lack of housing. Honestly from what I gather cost of living is about the same here in Florida where I live. Rent on a 2/3 pretty new is from $1,200 -$2,000 here depending on what your view of the golf course is lol! I know its a long way to go but for a journeymen your talking 2-3 times more then I make here and I make good money for here. I can get a trailer if I need to which is what I would probly do. I have looked at some job postings with companies saying they would pay for relocation and find you somewhere to live. I am really curious to see if my welding certifications are transferrable. The economy here is really weak. I was looking into putting in 5 years min up there and then likely coming back. I dont know if I could put up with all the Canadians though! LOL! Thats a joke guys dont flame me.

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SHANE M · 02-13-2008, 01:21 PM

-24!!!!!! As long as I am moving I think I can make it. I know the wife wouldnt leave the house. She has never even seen snow!!

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B-MAN · 02-13-2008, 01:39 PM

Last year my company rented 2 apartment in town, a 2 bedroom which was $6300 a month with a 6 month lease and a 3 bedroom which was just over $9000 month to month,...the Hotel I lived in for most of the summer (Sawridge) was $220 a night ($6G a month)...Even guys i know living in trailers are paying huge coin for a place to park it, there are some who outlaw it (find a spot a just park) in the bush though for free in the summer...best bet IMHO is to find and rent a place in Edmonton for your time out or a company to work for that will look after your working/living accommodations.

Also the majority of the work up here takes place in the winter. We have allot of guys from elsewhere who come out here and just work for us for the winter then go home for the summers.

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CanCritter · 02-13-2008, 01:54 PM

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piles of work up there...considered going a couple times but things here are just as good...if you go think about buying a trailer...its not so much affording a place its just finding one...
look around...with a little perserverence you can get accomidations and meals thrown in...thats about the only way they get folks to go up there....
ps....dont acept anything under 30hr...good tradesman get 40+hr/benifits....

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diggerdave · 03-31-2008, 03:10 PM

i know that leo roberts enterprises is lookin for a good shop welder in there fort mackay shop

oldsmobiledave · 04-02-2008, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SHANE M

-24!!!!!! As long as I am moving I think I can make it. I know the wife wouldnt leave the house. She has never even seen snow!!

-24 DEGREES CELCIUS

NOT FAHRENHITE

0 deg C = 32 FAR & -24 C = -11 F

that is a typical winter day; spring & summers in northern Alberta you can expect 50-80 deg F

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diggerdave · 04-09-2008, 08:24 PM

oh cmon it aint that bad in the summer iv had it +30 here in the summer and last winter it was -58 with the wind for a week then it went back down to yur -20.25 ive been working in crack mcmurray for 10 years now he can handle it

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SHANE M Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 165 SHANE M's Truck Pics	Canadian Oil Sands? Anybody working in this industry? I have been looking into some welding jobs in Fort McMurray. I hold ASME welding certifications and I have been trying to find out if they hold any clout against the Alberta ranking system. And just trying to get some basic info about the general area and nature of work and wages. If any of you have any info for me I would greatly appreciate it. __________________ 2001 3500 QC 4x4 DRW 4" Magnaflow TBE, BHAF w/heatshield, Di-Pricol Fuel, Boost, Pyro

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diggerdave Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: calgary,alberta Posts: 223 diggerdave's Truck Pics	oh cmon it aint that bad in the summer iv had it +30 here in the summer and last winter it was -58 with the wind for a week then it went back down to yur -20.25 ive been working in crack mcmurray for 10 years now he can handle it __________________ 2007 6.7 quadcab electric blue bushwacke flares,mbrp 5" stacks33" nitto mud grapplers on 17" m/t,carli srarter system,chrome all over,delta slip toolbox combo,volantcai,autometergauges,pmt,bullbarw/kclig hts,dpf/egrdelete,Bdintercooler,customhood

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02-13-2008, 01:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
dwanner Cummins Nut Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 415 dwanner's Truck Pics	I'm pretty sure you will need a Interprovincial Red Seal ticket to work their as a Journeyman. It sure is a long way to go for a job!!! Oh yea, bring a trailer if you do because you won't find anywhere to live!! __________________ 2001 Ram 2500 ext.cab 4x4. Edge Juice with Attitude (wire tapped and Hot unlocked), HTT SS 62, F1 Mach 4's, Fass 95, Bank's High Ram, Volant intake, South Bend CON FE, Flowmaster 4", 2" leveling kit, 285's, 3.54's in the diff's. 540hp/950tq@45psi

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727driver Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: West Kootenays Posts: 5 727driver's Truck Pics	Shane, Don't know specifically anything about welding, but I fly guys in and out of McMurray all the time because there is a SEVERE lack of housing. If you are lucky enough to even find a place to stay there, you will be spending big bucks on rent. Plan on at least $2000/month on rent for anything livable. No question there is lots of money to be made there, but you will need it if you plan on having a place in McMurray. That's why the big oil companies are spending lots of money flying workers in and out from Calgary and Edmonton among other places. __________________ 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 SLT 5.9 CTD 4X4 QC Long Box Big Horn Edition

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B-MAN Cummins Nut Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Beaumont & FMM, Alberta Canada Posts: 338 B-MAN's Truck Pics	I've been working up here (FFM) for the past 3yrs, there's plenty of work, it seems like someones always looking for a good welder. I don't know much about the housing situation, I live outside of Edmonton and the company I work for foots the bill for my housing here in FMM, either in Hotels or camps. Besides that and the tickets you'll need I hope you have no adversion to the cold weather coming from Florida...It's warm today at -24C but hasn't got much above -30C in the last two weeks... __________________ 2K6/4X4/3500/SRW/QCSB/48RE/full load Laramie/NAV/VES... Extra's; SMARTY/Fluidampr/ICEBOX/FASS 150/AFE BladeRunner/Flo-Pro turbo back with 6"tip/Gauges; Boost-EGT-Trans-Fuel Rail-Fuel Pump/PASO/LHV TT/Mag-Hytec diff's & Trans/ARB bumper/WARN 12K winch/BW flares/R.airbags/YAESU 2M/Cobra 75/100gal.aux fuel tank/305-65-18 BFG AT's on black RockStars/35x12.5-17 DC MC's on H2's /leveled and more...

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SHANE M Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 165 SHANE M's Truck Pics	Yea, I have read about lack of housing. Honestly from what I gather cost of living is about the same here in Florida where I live. Rent on a 2/3 pretty new is from $1,200 -$2,000 here depending on what your view of the golf course is lol! I know its a long way to go but for a journeymen your talking 2-3 times more then I make here and I make good money for here. I can get a trailer if I need to which is what I would probly do. I have looked at some job postings with companies saying they would pay for relocation and find you somewhere to live. I am really curious to see if my welding certifications are transferrable. The economy here is really weak. I was looking into putting in 5 years min up there and then likely coming back. I dont know if I could put up with all the Canadians though! LOL! Thats a joke guys dont flame me. __________________ 2001 3500 QC 4x4 DRW 4" Magnaflow TBE, BHAF w/heatshield, Di-Pricol Fuel, Boost, Pyro

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SHANE M Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Vero Beach, Florida Posts: 165 SHANE M's Truck Pics	-24!!!!!! As long as I am moving I think I can make it. I know the wife wouldnt leave the house. She has never even seen snow!! __________________ 2001 3500 QC 4x4 DRW 4" Magnaflow TBE, BHAF w/heatshield, Di-Pricol Fuel, Boost, Pyro

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B-MAN Cummins Nut Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Beaumont & FMM, Alberta Canada Posts: 338 B-MAN's Truck Pics	Last year my company rented 2 apartment in town, a 2 bedroom which was $6300 a month with a 6 month lease and a 3 bedroom which was just over $9000 month to month,...the Hotel I lived in for most of the summer (Sawridge) was $220 a night ($6G a month)...Even guys i know living in trailers are paying huge coin for a place to park it, there are some who outlaw it (find a spot a just park) in the bush though for free in the summer...best bet IMHO is to find and rent a place in Edmonton for your time out or a company to work for that will look after your working/living accommodations. Also the majority of the work up here takes place in the winter. We have allot of guys from elsewhere who come out here and just work for us for the winter then go home for the summers. __________________ 2K6/4X4/3500/SRW/QCSB/48RE/full load Laramie/NAV/VES... Extra's; SMARTY/Fluidampr/ICEBOX/FASS 150/AFE BladeRunner/Flo-Pro turbo back with 6"tip/Gauges; Boost-EGT-Trans-Fuel Rail-Fuel Pump/PASO/LHV TT/Mag-Hytec diff's & Trans/ARB bumper/WARN 12K winch/BW flares/R.airbags/YAESU 2M/Cobra 75/100gal.aux fuel tank/305-65-18 BFG AT's on black RockStars/35x12.5-17 DC MC's on H2's /leveled and more... Last edited by B-MAN : 02-13-2008 at 01:45 PM.

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diggerdave Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: calgary,alberta Posts: 223 diggerdave's Truck Pics	i know that leo roberts enterprises is lookin for a good shop welder in there fort mackay shop