Pipefitter/Plumber

NorthStarHR; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSPs

Benefits

Professional training

Job summary

FWS Group of Companies is seeking a Pipefitter/Plumber to join our collaborative team in Winnipeg. You will support the department and Superintendent with safe handling of equipment such as forklifts and power tools, and with layout, fabrication, and repair of piping systems used in heating, cooling, and processing.

The role requires working on threaded PVC, CPVC, HDPE, PFA, PEX, and Victaulic piping, plus knowledge of water treatment assets.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of piping system components by measuring, cutting, threading, grooving, and bending.

Responsibilities

• Layout, assemble, fabricate, maintain, and repair piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals, or fuel.
• Fabricate and repair pressurized piping systems.
• Hydrotest and install fabricated pipe spools within structural steel modular assemblies.
• Establish control points with accuracy and transfer levels over large distances.

Skills

Pipefitting experience

HDPE Fusion ticket

Fabrication

Safety compliance

Tool handling

Education

Apprenticeship program

Tools

HDPE Fusion

Zoom Boom ticket

Pipe threading equipment

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.