Posted 24 days ago
Welder
@ Upstream Data Inc
Lloydminster, Alberta
Overview
Upstream Data Inc is hiring a full-time contract welder for its Lloydminster shop through December 31, 2026, with potential to become permanent. The welder will fabricate and assemble heavy-duty gensets, mobile datacenters and oilfield equipment on a Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm schedule. Candidates need structural steel fabrication experience and the ability to read welding and structural drawings.
Responsibilities:
- Read blueprints and welding specs to fuse structural steel components
- Cut, shape and fit metal using brakes, shears, torches and grinders
- Build and repair custom gensets and mobile datacenters
- Visually inspect welds for defects before assembly
- Maintain a clean, safe bay under Alberta OHS standards
Requirements summary:
- Proven structural steel fabrication or oilfield equipment experience
- Ability to read welding symbols and structural drawings
- Skilled with hand and power metalworking tools
- Commitment to weld quality and shop safety
- Legal eligibility to work in Canada
Tools & skills
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-13
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-04
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Job details
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
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Upstream Data Inc
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We offer conservation solutions for stranded energy in the oil and gas industry - no pipelines or power lines required!
Full company description
Upstream Data manufactures and services portable bitcoin mining loadcenters for the upstream oil and gas and power generation sectors. At upstream oil facilities we help producers monetize routine venting and flaring instead of wasting the natural gas and creating needless emissions. For utility users and power plants, our loadcenters can be co-located right at the source of power to balance generators and unreliable energy systems. Applications: - Vented / flared natural gas - Surplus, idle or under-loaded generating sets and power plants - Traditional bitcoin mining applications at any scale
- LinkedIn followers
- 2,931
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 28
- Reported office locations
- 4702 40 AVE, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan S9V2B6, CA
- 5702 63 Ave, Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 3T7, CA
- Other recorded names
- Upstream Data Inc.
- Specialties
- Bitcoin
- Power Generation
- Bitcoin Mining
- Flaring
- Natural Gas
- Manufacturing
- Field Services
- Motor Repair
- Urethane Building
- Steel Building
- Engine rebuilding
- Natural Gas Generators
- Oil and Gas
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Upstream Data manufactures and services portable bitcoin mining loadcenters for the upstream oil and gas and power generation sectors. At upstream oil facilities we help producers monetize routine venting and flaring instead of wasting the natural gas and creating needless emissions. For utility users and power plants, our loadcenters can be co-located right at the source of power to balance generators and…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Oil and Gas |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Lloydminster, Saskatchewan |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2017 |
| Specialties | BitcoinPower GenerationBitcoin MiningFlaringNatural GasManufacturingField ServicesMotor RepairUrethane BuildingSteel Building |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 9 |
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Location: Upstream Data Inc.
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (40 hrs/week)
Department: Welding
Classification: Full-time, Hourly Contract (Contract Term through December 31, 2026; Potential to transition to Permanent Full-Time based on operational requirements)
About Upstream Data Inc
At Upstream Data, we don’t just build equipment - we innovate. We specialize in high-performance fabrication, field, mechanical, and machining solutions tailored for the oil and gas sector. Our Lloydminster shop is a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing hub where quality craftsmanship, structural integrity, and team momentum come together every single day.
The Opportunity
Looking for a high-impact, full-time contract to anchor your schedule through the end of 2026 with the potential to turn into a long-term career? We are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Welder to join our production floor for a term contract running through December 31, 2026. Depending on operational demands and shop volume, this contract has the potential to transition into a permanent full-time position. You’ll weld, shape, and assemble heavy-duty gensets, mobile datacenters, and custom oilfield equipment alongside a top-tier trade team. If you take pride in laid-down beads, razor-sharp fabrication, and hitting deadlines with precision, step into our bay!
What You’ll Be Doing
- Precision Welding & Fabrication: Read and interpret blueprints, structural prints, and welding process specs to fuse structural steel and alloy components across all positions.
- Metal Shaping & Fitting: Precision-cut, shear, and shape components using industrial brakes, shears, torches, and grinders; assemble welded frames, skids, and enclosures with dead-on alignment.
- Custom Equipment Build: Play a hands-on role constructing and repairing custom industrial gensets and mobile datacenters, assisting cross-functional teams with structural builds when needed.
- Quality Assurance: Conduct visual inspections on all welds to identify and correct defects before parts advance to assembly.
- Safety & Collaboration: Maintain a clean, organized bay in strict compliance with Alberta OHS standards, collaborating daily with mechanics, electricians, and engineers to smash production milestones.
What You Bring to the Table
- Hands-on Experience: Proven track record in structural steel fabrication or oilfield equipment building.
- Blueprint Fluency: Ability to read welding symbols, structural drawings, and engineering layouts effortlessly.
- Tool & Equipment Literacy: Skilled with standard metalworking hand/power tools, torches, brakes, and shears.
- Quality & Safety Focus: Uncompromising commitment to clean weld quality, tight structural tolerances, and shop safety protocols.
- Work Authorization: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application (no visa sponsorship available).
Ready for Your Next Contract Move?
Put your trade skills to work on industry-leading power equipment and help drive our manufacturing goals through 2026! Submit your cover letter and resume directly through our careers portal or email us at [email protected] with the subject line: Contract Welder - Lloydminster - {Your Name}
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