Pipefitter Journeyman/Apprentice

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Installs new mechanical equipment (e.g., pumps, compressors, air dryers, converters, heat exchangers, relief valves, pressure-reducing valves, condensate tanks, recirculation pumps, booster pumps, pneumatic controls, coils, isolation valves, 3-way valves, condensate traps)
• Liaises and collaborates with other trades, consultants and suppliers.
• Inspects new construction/renovation projects.
• Provides occasional guidance to the primary function of others, including training.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout requirementsSelect type and size of pipe/metal required
• Install supports, valves, piping and control systems
• Test system for leaks using testing equipment
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved Pipefitter Trade Certification program
• Steamfitter - Pipefitter Red Seal Certificate
• Occupational Health and Safety Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• CSTS '09
• CPR Certificate
• WHMIS
• Industrial Site experience
• Manuel rigging and hydrotesting experience 
• Ability to operate required equipment in a safe and responsible manner
• Effective verbal and listening communications skills
• Ability to read building specifications and blueprints
• Ability to draw appropriate sketches to communicate details
• Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary for pipefitting
• Mathematical skills and analytical skills necessary to interpret project cost reports
• Must possess a valid Driver's license
• Receptive to change - can adapt to changing circumstances.
• Makes suggestions for improvement.
• Proactive in ensuring job knowledge is current.
• Respect diversity - treat others with respect.
• Avoid unnecessary conflict.
• Job requires ability to work with tools, steel, pipes and other materials.
• Ability to lift and manipulate objects of up to 80 lbs. for 50 feet is required.
• Use of Personal Protection Equipment will be required (e.g. hard-hat, safety boots, etc.)
• Hazards associated with the industry.

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be an exhausted list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.