Pipefitter (O&M)

Metro Vancouver; Richmond; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Vancouver's Liquid Waste Services at the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant in Richmond is seeking a Pipefitter (O&M) to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on piping systems and related equipment. You will operate at journeyman level, read blueprints, and work safely in an industrial environment.

Responsibilities include refitting and repairing sulfur, dioxide and chlorine piping, installing new layouts, directing helpers, and ensuring safe practices on site.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus a trades qualification certificate.
• Ability to interpret plans and blueprints.
• Provide own hand tools and work in enclosed, dirty (sewage) areas.
• Health certificate for watershed entry and valid BC driver’s licence.
• Regular safety practices and PPE adherence on-site.

Responsibilities

• Perform Journeyman-level pipefitting, incl. repairs and alterations to piping systems.
• Measure, cut, thread and install various pipe materials and conduct tests.
• Directs work of assigned helpers and ensures safe work practices.
• Plan work methods and procedures per job requirements.
• Troubleshoot piping systems and projects at treatment plants.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Team supervision

Education

Grade 12

Trades Qualification certificate

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Pipefitter (O&M)

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.

You are a Pipefitter committed to safety and continuously learning and improving in your trade. You enjoy working in a team environment including collaborating with Operations staff and other tradespeople. You have experience working in industrial environments, making repairs to pipe systems due to abrasive or corrosive wear, and modifying or improving systems.

This role: (The duties described hereunder are intended to be representative of the position and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.)

• 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.
• Troubles shoots existing piping systems.

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.

Our Vision:

Metro Vancouver embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable and resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations. Metro Vancouver employees proudly serve the region and demonstrate the behaviours and attributes of six leadership competencies: Accountability, Adaptability, Building and Nurturing Relationships, Communication, Continuous Learning, and Strategic Thinking and Action.

At Metro Vancouver, we are committed to cultivating a diverse, safe, equitable, and inclusive work environment for all. We strive to attract and retain a talented, diverse workforce that is reflective of the region we serve. If an accommodation is required during the recruitment and selection process, please contact [e-mail] for support. Learn more about our commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion here.