Pipefitter (Apprentice/Journeyman)

Lays out, assembles, fabricates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals, and fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating, and other process piping systems

Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications to determine layout requirements

Selects type and size of pipe required

Measures, cuts, and threads pipe to required shape using hand and power tools

Tack, welds and threads joints to join pipes and fabricate sections of piping system

Installs supports, valves, piping, and control systems

Tests system for leaks using testing equipment

Cleans and maintains pipe units and fittings and flush systems

Removes and replaces worn components and reactivates systems

Listen and be receptive to instructions and work to achieve set goals, action plans and timelines for project completion.

Apply knowledge and skills learned from coaches and mentors to ensure completion of the apprenticeship program.

Qualifications:

Hold a valid recognized Alberta Journeyperson Trade Certificate, or a recognized trade certificate or equivalency document.

Inter-Provincial Red Seal Certificate is preferred.

1-2 years of directly related work experience.

This position may be required to direct, coach, and mentor apprentices.