Apprentice, Steam/Pipefitter

Teck Resources Limited; Trail; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Tuition‑covered training

Salary while training

Hands-on mentorship

Structured on-the-job training

Ongoing performance support

Job summary

Teck Resources Limited is seeking an Apprentice, Pipefitter for Trail Operations in Trail, BC. The role reports to the Group Leader and focuses on safety-first maintenance of complex piping systems.

Responsibilities include repairs, preventative maintenance, and fabrication. Candidates must have Grade 12 and a pipefitter foundation or be indentured as an apprentice; related experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Safety leadership and adherence to environmental rules.
• Completion of Grade 12 and pipefitting foundation or apprenticeship track.
• Currently indentured as an apprentice pipefitter or journeyperson plumber with transferable hours.

Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader and follow safety rules.
• Repair and maintain piping systems integral to operations.
• Perform preventative maintenance and fabrication work.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.

Skills

Safety leadership

Teamwork

Independent work

Maintenance skills

Education

Grade 12 certificate

Pipefitter Foundation course

Indicated as apprentice or journeyperson

CMMS knowledge

Tools

Computerized maintenance management systems

Job description

Location: Trail, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site

About Trail Operations

Teck’s Trail Operations, located in the community of Trail in British Columbia, is one of the world’s largest fully integrated zinc and lead smelting and refining complexes. Located in the beautiful West Kootenay region of southeastern, British Columbia, Trail offers outdoor adventure at your fingertips.

Role Overview

Teck is looking for an experienced Apprentice, Pipefitter to join our team at our Trail Operations, reporting to the Group Leader

Key Responsibilities

• Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures
• Repair and maintain a wide variety of complex piping systems that are integral to the operation’s activities
• Perform preventative maintenance and fabrication work
• Able to work independently or as part of a team

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 (please submit a copy of certificate to application)
• Completion of a Pipefitter/Plumber Foundation course and/or
• Currently indentured as aapprentice pipefitter
• Journeyperson Plumber with transferable hours will also be considered
• WHMIS certification is an asset
• Related industrial maintenance experience
• Knowledge of computerized maintenance management systems considered an asset

In addition, our Apprentices receive a variety of advantages including:

• Financial assistance to help with travel and relocation costs
• Teck covers the cost of required technical training and schooling for the apprenticeship program, including tuition, mandatory textbooks, and required materials
• Apprentices also receive salary coverage while attending technical training
• Apprentices are provided the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience while working alongside certified Journeypersons
• Structured on‑the‑job training is combined with formal technical training to ensure successful completion of the apprenticeship program
• Ongoing mentorship and performance support throughout the apprenticeship

Pay Range: $36.56-$46.03 /hr

The actual amount offered is determined based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, and competencies and considers internal equity.

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters—to the world, to our communities and to your future.
As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you’ll find purpose‑driven work, a culture of respect and  inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.