About This Role
This role is for Journeyman and Apprentice Pipefitters to fabricate, install, and maintain process and utility piping systems in industrial construction settings. The work involves hands-on tasks with company-supplied equipment in a field construction environment, with occasional shop fabrication support. Apprentices will work under the direct supervision of a Journeyman Pipefitter.
Responsibilities
- Lay out, cut, fit, and install carbon and stainless steel pipe, fittings, flanges, and valves in the field
- Read and work from isometrics, P&IDs, GAs, spool drawings, and pipe support details
- Fit up and tack pipe spools for welding; verify alignment, elevation, slope, and dimensions before weld-out
- Install pipe supports, hangers, shoes, guides, and anchors
- Perform bolt-ups and flange assemblies to specified torque and gasket requirements
- Thread, groove, and assemble screwed and grooved piping systems
- Assist with hydrotesting, flushing, and system punch-out
- Install and modify equipment, skids, and pipe racks and tie in to existing systems
- Operate oxy-fuel cutting equipment, bevellers, threading machines, grinders, and hand tools
- Perform rigging and work with crane crews, hoists, and aerial work platforms to position material
- Work at heights from scaffolding, man lifts, and pipe racks using fall protection
- Follow site safety requirements, complete FLHAs, and participate in daily toolbox talks and hazard assessments
Requirements
- Alberta Journeyman Steamfitter-Pipefitter certificate or Red Seal (for Journeyman Pipefitter)
- Proven experience in industrial construction settings such as oil and gas facilities, plants, and process piping projects (for Journeyman Pipefitter)
- Strong isometric and P&ID reading and ability to work independently from drawings (for Journeyman Pipefitter)
- Registered with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training as a Steamfitter-Pipefitter apprentice (for Apprentice Pipefitter)
- Any year of apprenticeship considered; prior industrial field or shop experience an asset (for Apprentice Pipefitter)
- Willingness to learn and work under Journeyman direction (for Apprentice Pipefitter)
- Standard safety tickets: CSO, H2S Alive, Standard First Aid, Fall Protection, Aerial Work Platform
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence and reliable transportation to site
- Own hand tools and personal protective equipment
Nice to have:
- Rigging and Confined Space tickets
Important Details
- Schedule: 45.0 – 55.0 hours per week; extended shifts and overtime as project schedules require