Pipefitters (Apprentice/Journeyperson) – Shutdown & Turnaround Work

Ledcor; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Camp accommodation provided

Flights from Edmonton or Calgary

CLAC Benefits & Pension

Job summary

Ledcor is hiring Apprentice and Journeyperson Pipefitters to support major shutdowns and turnarounds across Alberta’s industrial facilities, including Fort McMurray. You’ll perform shutdown piping, line breaks, flange work, and system tie-ins while adhering to safety protocols and tight schedules.

This role emphasizes high-intensity, short-duration execution with overtime, long shifts, and the need to coordinate with a large multi-trade team.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret isometrics and P&IDs.
• Strong focus on safety, quality and procedural compliance.
• Proven ability to work in outage environments with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Execute shutdown and turnaround piping scopes, including maintenance, repairs, replacements, and system tie-ins.
• Perform line breaks, flange management, bolt-up, and valve work per outage schedules.
• Interpret isometrics, P&IDs, and work packages to complete tasks safely and accurately.
• Support critical path activities, adapting to changing priorities in a time-sensitive environment.
• Work within permit, isolation, and LOTO procedures to ensure safe execution.
• Maintain high productivity and quality during extended shifts and compressed timelines.
• Participate in FLHAs, toolbox talks, and safety programs while contributing to safety culture.
• Collaborate within a large, multi-trade shutdown workforce.

Skills

Reading isometrics & P&IDs

Safety conscious

Team collaboration

Education

Pipefitter certification (Apprentice/Journeyperson)

Job description

Take your Skills to the Next Shutdown – Now Hiring!

Ledcor is looking for Apprentice and Journeyperson Pipefitters to join our team supporting major shutdowns and turnarounds across Alberta’s industrial facilities.

If you thrive in fast-paced outage environments where every hour counts, this is your opportunity to be part of critical work that keeps plants running safely and efficiently. From isolations and tie-ins to complex maintenance scopes, you’ll play a key role in getting units back online—on schedule and without compromise.

This is not routine construction work. It’s high-intensity, short-duration execution where skilled tradespeople bring focus, precision, and teamwork to meet demanding turnaround timelines.

Essential Responsibilities

• Execute shutdown and turnaround piping scopes, including maintenance, repairs, replacements, and system tie-ins
• Perform line breaks, flange management, bolt-up, and valve work in accordance with outage schedules
• Interpret isometrics, P&IDs, and work packages to complete assigned tasks safely and accurately
• Support critical path activities, adapting to changing priorities in a time-sensitive environment
• Work within strict permit, isolation, and LOTO procedures to ensure safe execution
• Maintain high productivity and quality during extended shifts and compressed timelines
• Participate in FLHAs, toolbox talks, and safety programs while contributing to a strong safety culture
• Collaborate effectively within a large, multi-trade shutdown workforce

Qualifications

• Registered Apprentice or Journeyperson Pipefitter certification
• Proven experience in shutdowns, turnarounds, or outage maintenance in oil & gas or heavy industrial environments
• Strong ability to read and interpret isometric drawings and P&IDs
• Experience working on time-sensitive, schedule-driven projects with shifting priorities
• Ability to work 10–12+ hour shifts, overtime, and consecutive days during shutdowns
• Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, and procedural compliance

Compensation & Schedule

• Base Wage: $31.52 to $52.53/hour (per existing CLAC agreement and applicable trade verification)
• Overtime: 1.5x after 40 hours/week
• Schedule: 24 days on / 4 days off or 6 days on / 1 day off
• Hours: 12 hours/day
• Camp accommodation provided
• Flights from Edmonton or Calgary
• CLAC Benefits & Pension

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

Fort MacKay Industrial Park Lot 21, Fort McMurray, AB