Pipefitter/Plumber

NorthStarHR; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSPs

Benefits

Professional training

Job summary

FWS Group of Companies is seeking a Pipefitter/Plumber to support the department and Superintendent in Calgary. The role involves safe operation of forklifts and power tools, pipe fabrication, and installation across water, steam, and chemical piping systems.

The candidate should have pipefitting experience or be in an Apprenticeship, with HDPE/Vinyl piping knowledge and the ability to read/control levels. A 14/7 rotation and potential drug testing are noted, with opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• Experience in pipefitting or enrolled in an Apprenticeship Program.
• HDPE fusion ticket is an asset.
• Must work a 14/7 rotation with extended time away from home.
• Own and maintain basic trade tools.
• Knowledge of measuring, cutting, threading, grooving and bending pipes.
• Experience with PVC/HDPE and stainless steel piping.
• Knowledge of water or wastewater facility construction is an asset.
• Valid Zoom Boom ticket is an asset.
• Pre-Access drug & alcohol testing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Layout, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals or fuel.
• Layout, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair pressurized piping systems.
• Hydrotest and install fabricated pipe spools within modular assemblies with designed supports.
• Establish control points with accuracy and transfer levels over long distances.
• Work with threaded PVC, CPVC, HDPE, PFA, PEX and Victaulic piping systems.

Skills

Pipefitting experience

Apprenticeship program

HDPE piping knowledge

Safety-conscious with equipment

Education

Apprenticeship program in progress

Tools

HDPE Fusion ticket

Zoom Boom ticket

Forklift certification

Scissor lift certification

Job description

FWS Group of Companies is a fully integrated design, engineering, construction, and maintenance services firm. We are advocates of the design-build approach to project development. Whether our clients are looking at greenfield construction or retrofitting an existing facility, we have the in‑house expertise to take their project from vision to reality.

To add to this expertise, we are recruiting for Pipefitters/Plumbers to join our collaborative and team focused organization.

We have a lot to offer you – RRSPs, benefits, professional training, just to name a few.

As our Pipefitter/Plumber, you will provide support to the department and Superintendent.

Position Overview:

• Responsible for safe and conscientious use of equipment including forklift, scissor lifts, and power tools.
• Proficient in safe methods of hoisting, rigging, and scaffold erection.
• Proficient in material take-offs.
• Layout, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair piping systems which carry water, steam, chemicals, or fuel used in heating, cooling, lubricating and other processes.
• 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.
• Establishing control points with accuracy.
• Able to transfer levels over large distances with accuracy
• Working on threaded PVC, CPVC HDPE, PFA, PEX and Victaulic piping systems

Qualifications Needed:

• Appropriate level of experience in pipefitting or enrolled in an Apprenticeship Program.
• HDPE Fusion ticket would be an asset.
• Must be able to work a 14/7 work rotation with extended time away from home.
• Own and maintain basic trade tools.
• Demonstrate knowledge of functional operation of various piping system components by measuring, cutting, threading, grooving, and bending of pipes, valves, and fittings.
• Experience with compressed air piping and process hot/cold water piping systems.
• Experience with PVC/HDPE and stainless‑steel piping.
• Knowledge of water treatment and/or wastewater treatment facility construction an asset.
• Valid Zoom Boom ticket is considered an asset.
• Pre‑Access drug & alcohol testing may be required.

About FWS

We’ve been receiving Best Managed company accolades for years and there’s a reason. Our leadership team, our employees – we ensure collaboration, teamwork, and excellence in everything we do. We’re honest, safe, entrepreneurial, creative and empower our employees. We have a wide range of expertise and skillsets that service multiple markets.

FWS may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence, to assist in screening and reviewing candidates. These tools are applied responsibly and only used to assist in the recruitment process. All hiring decisions are made by qualified individuals following human review.