Journeyman Pipefitter

JVD Installations; Norman Wells; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction company in NWT is looking for experienced Journeyperson Pipefitters to join their maintenance team in Norman Wells. The role involves pipe fabrication, installation, and assisting other trades during various activities, including seasonal tasks. Candidates must hold a Pipefitter Journeyperson certificate and be able to work physically demanding jobs. Opportunities for charter flights and accommodations at the Mackenzie Mountain Inn Camp are included, along with a competitive salary.

Benefits

Charter Flights provided from Edmonton

Accommodation at the Mackenzie Mountain Inn Camp

$250 Travel Rotational Allowance (Per Completed Rotation)

Qualifications

• Experience operating a Telehandler and skidsteer is preferred.
• Committed to working in a safe and efficient manner.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work for long durations.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret ISO-metric drawings.
• Work with other trades to complete job scopes.
• Assemble and install piping sections according to blueprints.
• Perform rigging tasks, including identifying appropriate lift points.
• Weekly maintenance flowline pigging.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Manual dexterity

Knowledge of ISO-metric drawings

Education

Pipefitter Journeyperson certificate

Confined Space Entry and Rescue

Standard First Aid

Detection & Control of Flammable Substances

Fall Protection

Ground Disturbance Level II (Optional)

Skidsteer / Telehandler Training (Preferred)

Aerial Work Platform Training (Preferred)

Job description

Job Summary

JVD Installations Inc. is currently seeking Journeyperson Pipefitters for our maintenance team in Norman Wells, NWT. The successful candidates will be responsible for pipe fabrication and installation of pipe spools, Blinding / De-blinding, Valves and piping replacement, knowledge in basic pipe spool isometric drawings, Bunker riser installation and removal. Norman Well is a unique location where each trade is required to support and/or assist other trades, such as aiding scaffolder, insulator, Pipeline integrity activities, Ice Road construction during winter season, Marine related activities during summer season and at times labouring task in combination of your own trade.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret ISO-metric drawings.
• Work with other trades to complete job scopes.
• Demonstrates knowledge of functional operation of various piping system components by measuring, cutting, threading, grooving, and bending of pipes, valves, and fittings.
• Assembles and installs piping sections according to blueprints and job specifications.
• Performs physically demanding tasks such as cutting openings for pipe while standing for extended periods of time and securing pipe in hard-to-reach areas.
• Perform bolt-up and impacting on large bore piping and pumps.
• Perform rigging tasks, including identifying appropriate lift points.
• Weekly maintenance flowline pigging.
• Bunker entry for the removal of pipeline risers and flowline / piping repairs.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Experience operating a Telehandler and skidsteer is preferred.
• Experience with pipeline integrity, Pigging, Inline Inspection knowledge is preferred.
• Committed to working in a safe and efficient manner.
• Excellent problem-solving skills required.
• Good analytical ability and manual dexterity.
• Successful candidates are required to have a valid driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work for a long duration of time.
• Must be able to perform duties at heights.
• Must be able to work well with others, and willing to assist other trades as required.
• Must be able to participate in safety meeting and toolbox discussions.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to complete all pre-access training as identified prior to mobilization.
• Must be able to successfully complete pre-access drug and alcohol testing.
• Pipefitter Journeyperson certificate from a recognized provincial training authority
• Confined Space Entry and Rescue
• Standard First Aid
• Detection & Control of Flammable Substances
• Fall Protection
• Ground Disturbance Level II (Optional)
• Skidsteer / Telehandler Training (Preferred)
• Aerial Work Platform Training (Preferred)

Position Information

• Located in Norman Wells, NWT
• Charter Flights provided from Edmonton.
• Accommodation provided at the Mackenzie Mountain Inn Camp.
• Additional rotation incentives!
• Day Shift Position
• 11.5 hours of work per day
• 15/13 Rotation Schedule
• $250 Travel Rotational Allowance (Per Completed Rotation)
• Base $51.02 / Blended $59.04