Apprentice Pipefitter

Strike Group; Whitecourt; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in energy and industrial construction is seeking Apprentice Pipefitters to join their team in Whitecourt. This role involves laying out, assembling, and maintaining various pipe systems, ensuring adherence to safety standards and company values. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work environment, this opportunity offers a chance to grow within a recognized leader in the field. Join a forward-thinking company that prioritizes safety and respect, and be part of a team that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Apprentice with the appropriate provincial or federal authority.
• Comfortable lifting 50 pounds and working outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Assist journeyperson pipefitters with installation of equipment and piping.
• Read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints.
• Hydrotest, assemble, and install pipe spools.

Skills

Construction Drawings Interpretation

Pipe Assembly

Hydrotesting

Pipe Cutting and Threading

Outdoor Work

Education

Registered Apprentice

Job description

Position Summary

Apprentice Pipefitters possess the full range of knowledge required to lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems, pipe supports, and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment for various systems including oil, steam, hot water, heating, cooling, lubricating, sprinkling, and industrial production and processing.

Employees are expected to support and participate in a safety culture, adhere to Strike’s Code of Conduct and Values, and treat others with dignity, respect, and fairness.

Position Details

• Based out of our Whitecourt location
• Candidates local to Whitecourt preferred

Core Accountabilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and blueprints (Isometrics, P&ID’s, etc.)
• Assist journeyperson pipefitters with installation of equipment, pipe, and structural steel on site
• Assemble piping and valves in module and compressor packages
• Prepare pipe and fittings for tacking, hoisting, and rigging
• Hydrotest, assemble, and install pipe spools in the fabrication facility
• Measure, cut, and thread pipe to required specifications
• Install supports, valves, piping, and control systems
• Remove and replace worn components and reactivate systems

Qualifications

Education

• Must be a registered Apprentice with the appropriate provincial or federal authority

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Must pass pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Comfortable working outdoors

Why work for Strike

Based in Western Canada with a head office in Calgary, Alberta, we provide energy and industrial construction and maintenance services across Canada’s largest geographical area.

At Strike, we demonstrate leadership, drive, creativity, and initiative, recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed Companies since 2007, and at the Platinum Level since 2018.

Our team is supportive and forward-thinking. We foster a safe, community-minded environment that encourages professional development and upward mobility. We reward commitment, energy, enthusiasm, and results.

Our core value is safety; we are dedicated to ensuring every employee gets home safe. We promote physical and mental health, and value treating others with respect. Strike is an inclusive employer and an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.

Join our growing company with a small business feel.