Gas A Fitter

Chapman Burner & Heating Service Ltd.; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman Burner & Heating Service Ltd. in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a Gas A Fitter for a full-time on-site role.

You will install, commission, maintain and repair industrial gas-fired equipment, including high-pressure steam boilers and burner systems, ensuring safety and compliance. You will read drawings, interpret codes, perform safety inspections, and prepare reports while coordinating with other trades and clients on-site.

Qualifications

• Valid Gas A Fitter license and experience.
• Experience with high-pressure steam boilers and burner systems.
• Ability to read technical drawings and apply applicable codes.
• Strong safety discipline, lockout/tagout and confined space awareness.
• Effective communication and teamwork on-site.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, maintain and repair industrial gas-fired equipment.
• Diagnose equipment issues and perform safety inspections.
• Test system performance and complete required reports.
• Interpret technical drawings and codes; ensure compliance with standards.
• Collaborate with other trades and explain work to clients on-site.
• Travel within the Lower Mainland for on-site assignments.

Skills

Gas A license

Industrial gas systems

Read schematics

Safety & compliance

On-site client interaction

Time management

Education

Gas A Fitter certification

Apprenticeship completion

HVAC/Controls training

Job description

Company Description

Chapman Burner & Heating Service Ltd. is a fully licensed Class A Boiler, Industrial Gas, HVAC, and Refrigeration contractor serving the Lower Mainland, certified by Technical Safety BC and SCC. Established in 1999, the company has grown into a team of 20 full-time professionals delivering reliable service and technical expertise. Chapman specializes in the installation, commissioning, maintenance, and repair of large-scale heating and district energy systems. Typical projects include high-pressure steam boilers, ultra-low NOx burner systems, heat recovery systems, alternative energy solutions, and advanced control systems, offering team members exposure to complex and varied industrial applications.

Role Description

The Gas A Fitter is a full-time, on-site role based in Burnaby, BC. The position is responsible for installing, commissioning, maintaining, and repairing industrial gas-fired equipment, including high-pressure steam boilers, burner systems, and associated piping. Day-to-day tasks include diagnosing equipment issues, performing safety inspections, testing system performance, and completing required documentation and reports. The role also involves interpreting technical drawings and codes, collaborating with other trades and team members, and ensuring work is performed safely and in compliance with applicable regulations and standards. The Gas A Fitter will interact with clients on-site to explain work performed, provide recommendations, and support reliable operation of heating and energy systems.

Qualifications

• Valid Gas A Fitter license and demonstrated experience working with industrial gas systems, boilers, and burner equipment.
• Strong technical skills in installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and repair of high-pressure steam boilers, HVAC systems, and related mechanical components.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manufacturer documentation, and apply applicable codes and safety regulations.
• Solid understanding of safety practices, including lockout/tagout, confined space awareness, and hazard identification in industrial environments.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work respectfully with colleagues, supervisors, and clients on-site.
• Good organizational and time management skills, including accurate completion of work orders, reports, and maintenance records.
• Physical ability to perform hands‑on work, including lifting, climbing, and working in varied industrial environments and weather conditions.
• Relevant trade certification or apprenticeship completion; additional training in HVAC, refrigeration, or controls is an asset.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the Lower Mainland for on‑site assignments.