3rd or 4th Year Apprentice Pipefitters - Fabrication

OCL Group Inc.; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits after 90 days (50% employer)

Vacation and holiday pay 6%/4%

Job summary

OCL Group Inc. is seeking a motivated 3rd or 4th year Apprentice Pipefitter for our fabrication shop near Fort Saskatchewan, AB. The role runs Monday to Friday with 8–10 hours per day, with potential overtime on weekends and site work as needed.

Wage is paid at 80% for 3rd year and 90% for 4th year of Journeyperson wage ($44.00/hr). Overtime is time and a half after 8 hours. Benefits begin after 90 days (50% employer paid) including health, vision, dental and more, plus vacation and holiday pay,

Qualifications

• Registered 3rd or 4th year Apprentice Pipefitter
• CSTS 2020 Fundamentals (WHMIS 2015)
• May require pre-access drug and alcohol test on some sites
• Site orientations may be required for certain sites
• Class 5 driver’s license with reliable transportation to work
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada

Responsibilities

• Assist journeymen pipefitters with pipefitting tasks
• Maintain and inspect equipment
• Read blueprints and specifications
• Layout, assemble, fabricate, maintain and repair piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals or fuel
• Measure, cut, thread, groove pipes, valves and fittings
• Hydrotest and install pipe spools in modular assemblies
• Check for leaks and troubleshoot fitting errors
• Keep tools and work area clean and organized
• Read client and company drawings and update as-built drawings
• Ensure safety procedures are followed at all times

Skills

Reliable work ethic

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety conscious

Strong English communication

Education

3rd or 4th year Apprentice Pipefitter

CSTS 2020 Fundamentals

Class 5 driver’s license

Legally eligible to work in Canada

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 Pipefitters for our fabrication shop located just NE of Fort Saskatchewan, AB. The schedule is Monday to Friday working 8-10 hours/day. Future project requirements may require additional overtime, work on weekends and work on project sites.

Compensation/Benefits

• 3rd and 4th year rates are 80% and 90% respectively of Journeyperson wage which is $44.00 per hour.
• Overtime at time and a half 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 & preventative 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 similar setting and industry
• 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.