Journeyman Pipefitter - Fabrication Shop

OCL Group Inc.; Fort Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian construction company is looking for a motivated Journeyman Pipefitter to join their fabrication team in Fort Saskatchewan. This full-time role offers excellent hourly compensation and requires reading blueprints, maintaining equipment, and repairing piping systems. Candidates should have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and prior fabrication experience. Benefits include health insurance after 90 days of employment and the possibility of overtime. Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Benefits

Competitive wage

Overtime pay

Health and dental benefits

Weekly pay

Qualifications

• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Previous experience in a shop or industrial fabrication environment.
• May be required to complete a pre‑access drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment.
• Interpret construction fabrication drawings.
• Hydrotest and install fabricated pipe spools.
• Ensure safety standards are followed.
• Maintain cleanliness in the shop.

Skills

Fabrication shop experience

Attention to detail

Strong work ethic

Ability to work independently

Excellent English communication skills

Education

Registered Journeyman Pipefitter

CSTS 2020 Fundamentals

Class 5 driver’s license

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 seeking a motivated Journeyman Pipefitter to join our fabrication team. This is a full‑time, shop‑based role with a schedule of Monday to Friday. Day and night shifts available. Future project requirements may include overtime, weekend shifts, or short‑term field work.

Compensation/Benefits

• Competitive wage with excellent hourly compensation
• Overtime 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

• 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 Journeyman Pipefitter.
• Previous experience in a shop or industrial fabrication environment.
• 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.li>
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

OCL Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.