3rd or 4th Year Apprentice Pipefitter - Fabrication

OCL Group Inc.; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian construction firm near Fort Saskatchewan is seeking a motivated 3rd or 4th year Apprentice Pipefitter. In this role, you will assist with various pipefitting tasks and ensure high standards of safety and workmanship. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and reading blueprints. Ideal candidates must have previous fabrication shop experience and possess strong communication skills. Competitive hourly pay ranging from $36.00 to $42.00/hr, depending on experience, along with comprehensive benefits after 90 days.

Benefits

6% vacation pay

4% stat holiday pay

Employer-paid benefits after 90 days

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience in a fabrication shop.
• Eager to learn and develop in the field.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeymen pipefitters with tasks.
• Maintain and read blueprints.
• Assemble and repair piping systems.

Skills

Previous fabrication shop experience

Reliable work ethic

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Good communication skills

Education

Registered 3rd or 4th year Apprentice Pipefitter

CSTS 2020 Fundamentals

Class 5 driver’s license

Job description

Who We Are

OCL Group Inc. (OCL), is a Canadian company that is privately‑held and employee‑owned. We are a fully integrated general contractor with construction and design‑build solutions across Western Canada. With the experience you can trust and the quality you can depend on, we have proudly served the industrial, heavy civil, oil and gas, and mining industries since 2009.

Our Fabrication shop specializes in the design and fabrication of pressure piping, fittings and vessels. Our expertise includes a wide range of alloy materials and specialized fabrication and welding processes. We pair engineering and manufacturing capabilities to deliver tailored solutions for our clients. Learn more about OCL here: www.oclgroup.ca

The Role

We are currently looking for a motivated and ambitious 3rd or 4th year Apprentice Pipefitter for our fabrication shop located just NE of Fort Saskatchewan, AB. Day and night shifts available. Future project requirements may require additional overtime, work on weekends and work on project sites.

Compensation/Benefits

• 3rd and 4th year rates: $36.00 - $42.00/hr
• Overtime after 8 hours per day
• 6% vacation pay and 4% stat holiday pay on all regular hours.
• Benefits after 90 days of employment (50% employer paid) - vision, health, dental, paramedicals, travel
• Long term disability, AD&D, life insurance, dependent life insurance
• Weekly pay

Responsibilities/Duties

• Assist journeymen pipefitters, supervisors and co‑workers with pipefitting related tasks.
• Maintain equipment.
• Read blueprints and specifications.
• Layout, assemble, fabricate, maintain and repair piping systems which carry water, steam, chemicals or fuel used in heating, cooling, lubricating and other processes.
• Demonstrate knowledge of functional operation of various piping system components by measuring, cutting, threading, grooving of pipes, valves and fittings.
• Layout, assemble, fabricate, maintain and repair pressurized piping systems.
• Hydrotest and install fabricated pipe spools within structural steel modular assemblies, adding designed supports as required.
• Use testing equipment effectively to check for system leaks and troubleshoot fitting errors.
• Maintain all tools, work area and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Read and interpret client and company supplied construction fabrication drawings and specifications.
• Red‑line update drawings to an as‑built condition.
• Ensure FLRA is completed at the beginning of every job and work is completed safely.
• Complete equipment maintenance in line with OCL Group and industry standards, procedures and practices.
• May perform other related duties assigned.
• Maintain shop cleanliness.

Key Skills/Competencies

• Previous fabrication shop experience is an asset.
• Reliable with a strong work ethic.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Versatile and flexible – able to work in the field or on a project as needed.
• A motivated, self‑starter.
• Eager to learn, develop and grow.
• Takes pride in their workmanship; aims for a zero repair rate.
• Takes pride in safety, document control, lock‑up procedures & preventive maintenance.
• Excellent English communication skills required.
• Able to follow directions.
• Performs well under pressure and tight deadlines.

Experience/Education/Qualifications

• Registered 3rd or 4th year Apprentice Pipefitter.
• Must have previous experience in a fabrication shop.
• CSTS 2020 Fundamentals (contains WHMIS 2015).
• May be required to complete a pre‑access drug and alcohol test when working on certain sites.
• May need to have certain safety tickets and complete site specific orientations for certain sites.
• Class 5 driver’s license with reliable transportation to and from work.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.