Pipefitter (O&M)

CivicInfo BC; Richmond; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Vancouver’s Liquid Waste Services is seeking a Pipefitter (O&M) to perform preventative and corrective maintenance at the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in Richmond. The role requires journeyman-level pipefitting skills for work on sulphur, dioxide and chlorine systems, and associated piping installations.

Candidates must have Grade 12, a Trades Qualification, ability to read plans/blueprints, and be willing to work in enclosed/sewage areas with their own hand tools.

Qualifications

• Grade 12, plus Trades Qualification certificate. Ability to interpret plans and blueprints.
• Ability to work in enclosed and often dirty (sewage) areas. Provide own hand tools.
• Health certificate for watershed entry and valid B.C. Driver's Licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of pipefitting jobs at the Journeyman level, including refitting and repairs to systems and installation of new ones at treatment plants and pumping stations.
• Measure, cut, thread and install steel, stainless steel, cast iron, PVC and other pipes and conduits; test on completion.
• Directs work of assigned helpers.
• Ensures safe working practices at job sites.
• Plans work methods and procedures following job requirements.

Skills

Interpret plans and blueprints

Education

Grade 12

Trades Qualification certificate

Job description

Position Status: Full-Time Regular
Department: Liquid Waste Services
Employee Group: GVRDEU
Location: Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, Richmond
Salary Range/ Wage Rate: $47.12 hourly plus 6.25% deferred compensation (2024 wage rates)
This role receives an additional 6.25% deferred compensation on hours worked. The additional 6.25% can be taken as compensation or time off.
Our Liquid Waste Services Department is seeking a Pipefitter (O&M) who will safely and efficiently complete preventative and corrective maintenance tasks at the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant.

• Perform a variety of pipefitting jobs at the Journeyman-level,-such as: refitting and repairs to sulphur, dioxide and chlorine systems, alterations to existing piping systems and installation of new ones at treatment plants, pumping stations, etc.
• Measure, cut, thread and install steel, stainless steel, cast iron, pvc and other types of pipes and conduits, test same on completion of work.
• Directs work of assigned helpers.
• Insures that safe working practices are adhered to at job sites.
• Plans work methods and procedures following job requirements.

To be successful, you have:

• Grade 12, plus Trades Qualification certificate. Ability to interpret plans and blueprints.
• Ability to work in enclosed and often dirty (sewage) areas. 'Provide own hand tools.
• Health certificate for watershed entry and valid B.C. Driver's Licence.

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