Journeyman Plumber

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Edmonton, Nisku; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Silent-Aire Limited Partnership, a Johnson Controls subsidiary, is seeking a Journeyperson Plumber to install, maintain, and repair plumbing and heating systems in a large manufacturing environment in the Edmonton region.

The role involves following safety practices, working with air conditioning, humidifiers, gas lines, water pipes, and sewer systems, and maintaining compressed air lines, compressors, and vacuum pumps while supporting production operations.

Qualifications

• Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training preferred.
• Industrial Plumber Trade Certification and working towards Red Seal Certificate.
• Ability to work independently in a busy environment.
• Experience with routine maintenance operations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Installs commercial and in-house produced plumbing assemblies into in-process HVAC equipment.
• Reviews blueprints and specifications; ensures drawings and specifications function as designed and reflect changes.
• Maintains plumbing, air, and vacuum systems to keep production equipment running.
• Participates in construction/remodeling projects involving plumbing, air conditioning, or gas fitting changes.
• Maintains preventative maintenance programs including cleaning of plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and related systems.
• Proposes changes to plans to improve production efficiency and system specifications for sanitation facilities.
• Assists in training and supervising junior employees and apprentices, inspecting their work.
• Performs plumbing inventory management and orders parts as required.
• Reviews coding accuracy of assigned builds and provides technical assistance during emergencies.
• Sets up and tests finished HVAC equipment to meet performance requirements.
• Keeps detailed maintenance reports and safety documentation.
• Keeps knowledge up-to-date with changes in technology and safety standards.

Skills

Independent work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Pressure handling

Safety awareness

Education

Industrial plumber training

Red Seal progression

Job description

Join Silent-Aire — Powering the World’s Data Centers

Silent-Aire Limited Partnership, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls, is a technology-driven manufacturer at the forefront of hyperscale cooling and modular data center solutions. Our innovative products support some of the world’s largest and most critical data centers.

As our business continues to grow, we are expanding our manufacturing teams across the Edmonton region.

Why Work at Silent-Aire?

• Be part of a fast-growing, high-demand industry

• Work for a globally recognized organization backed by Johnson Controls

• Contribute to cutting-edge technology used worldwide

• Enjoy stable, long-term career opportunities in manufacturing

We currently operate manufacturing facilities in:

• Edmonton

• Nisku

Shift Options

• Rotating Day Shift (Continental)

• Monday to Thursday – Night Shift

• Weekend Night Shift (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

Job Description

Title: Journeyperson Plumber

Department: Plumbing

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Overview

The Journeyperson Plumber will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repairs associated with plumbing and heating requirements for a large manufacturing environment. This position will work using safe work practices with items such as, but not limited to: air conditioning, humidifiers, gas lines, water pipes and sewer utilities in and about the facilities, as well as maintaining and repairing compressed air lines, compressors, and vacuum pumps.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Installs commercial and in-house produced plumbing assemblies into in-process HVAC equipment.

• Reviews blueprints and specifications; ensures drawings and specifications will function as designed in environment intended for use and maintains drawings to reflect accurately any changes and/or additions that are made.

• Tends to plumbing, air, and vacuum issues to keep production equipment running.

• Participates in all construction and remodeling projects involving plumbing, air conditioning, or gas fitting changes and/or additions.

• Tends to the maintenance and preventative maintenance programs including cleaning for all plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, and air and vacuum related equipment.

• Proposes changes or modifications to plans to enhance production and efficiency of systems plans and specifications for sanitation facilities.

• Assist in training, directing, and supervision of junior employees and apprentices, inspecting and certifying their work.

• Performs plumbing inventory and orders parts as required.

• Reviews coding accuracy of assigned builds.

• Provides technical Assistance/Emergency Response services to existing facilities.

• Set up and tests finished HVAC equipment for proper performance/customer requirements.

• Keeps detailed and accurate maintenance reports and safety documentation.

• Maintains a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques.

• Performs all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.

• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training preferred.

• Appropriate credentials and certifications - Industrial Plumber Trade Certification, 5th Period Apprentice and working towards an Industrial Plumber Red Seal Certificate.

• Ability to work independently in a busy environment.

• Experience with routine maintenance operations.

• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.

• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

• Able to work well under pressure.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.

Working Conditions

• 24/7 availability may be required.

• Must have the physical ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 35 lbs.

• Travel to off-site locations may be required.

• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).

• Overtime as required.

• Hazards associated with the trade.

• Work both indoors and outdoors, may be exposed to construction sites.

Contacts

• Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team and Production Supervisor.