Plumber/Gas-fitter Journeyman - Onsite Shift work

Dexterra; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexterra is seeking a skilled Gas Fitter Technician for a shift-based role at a remote, safety-sensitive site in Alberta. Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities include installing, repairing, and replacing water lines and fixtures, using hand and power tools, and adhering to Gas and Plumbing Codes. Required: Journeyman Plumbing Certificate, Gas Fitter Technician certification, and 5 years of plumbing experience; strong safety and communication skills are

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to high school and a Journeyman Certificate in Plumbing is normally required.
• Gas Fitter Technician certification is required.
• At least 5 years of plumbing experience.
• Knowledge of applicable industry and company codes, standards and procedures.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools to perform trade tasks.
• Strong safety awareness and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Install/repair water lines using hand tools (pex cutters, drills, screwdrivers).
• Crimping of water lines and installation/repair of fixtures and appliances after rough-in.
• Move materials and equipment, maintain site equipment, and ensure timely paperwork.
• Comply with Gas Code and Plumbing Code; pull gas permits as required.
• Communicate with Area Superintendent and Maintenance Planner; ensure curb appeal and housekeeping.

Skills

Safety culture

Communication skills

Team player

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High school equivalence

Journeyman Plumbing Certificate

Gas Fitter Technician certification

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Pipe threading equipment

Gas code knowledge

Job description

WHO ARE WE?

We've been serving Canadian clients for over 75 years. The companies that began independently and now form Dexterra have an outstanding record of supporting the infrastructure and built assets that play a vital role in our society and helping our clients achieve higher performance and productivity. Powered by passionate people, we bring the right teams with the right skills together – offering both experience and regional expertise so companies can operate their day to day, confidently and successfully.

NOTE - Position is shift work at a remote, safety sensitive location. Successful applicants must pass a pre-employment drug test before they can be employed.

• Understand all safety procedures of work place.
• Installing/repairingwater lines, using hand tools such as pex cutters, drills, and screwdrivers.
• Using crimping tools for water lines.
• Installation/repairing/replacingof fixtures and appliances once the rough in is completed, including showers, toilets, urinals, sinks, hot water tanks, kitchen equipment, washer/dryers, dishwashers, furnaces, and air conditioning units.
• Use forklift, floor jack or dolly to move larger fixtures and appliances into buildings.
• Daily usage of torches, crimpers, drills, hand tools (ie. Screw drivers, wrenches and hammers), pipe bender, manometer, threading machine, die heads, grinders, metal snips and shears.
• Use of glues for sealing and installation of appliances (ie. ABS, PVC glue, pipe dope, flux and paint).
• Work in accordance with the Gas Code and Plumbing Code.
• Pull gas permits as required.
• Load and unloadmaterials, and move materials to work areas.
• Maintain siteequipment to the highest possible condition.
• Liaise with the Area Superintendent and Maintenance Planner to keep up to all maintenance issues and complete all required paperwork accurately and in a timely manner.
• Responsible for “curb appeal” of our facility including highway signage.
• Cleanliness and housekeeping of all areas inside and outside the facilities.
• Ensure all siteequipment is in good repair.
• Cleans and stores tools and equipment and cleans work sites.
• Effectively manage time and meet all necessary deadlines
• Interacting with other departments to ensure the proper functioning of all systems on site.
• Complying with all of companysafety policies & procedures
• Wears required Personal Protective Equipment at all times during work hours.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

• Valid drivers License.
• Work requires an education background normally equivalent to high school and a Journeyman Certificate in Plumbing.
• Gas Fitter Technician certification.
• Work requires practical knowledge of the application of plumbing techniques and methods normally acquired through 5 years of plumbing experience.
• Knowledge of applicable industry and company codes, standards, regulations, and procedures.
• Able to operate all hand and power tools required to perform tasks specific to trade.
• Able to demonstrate organizational, time-management and decision-making skills.
• Able to manage a fluctuating workload and set priorities to meet deadlines.
• Able to work individually and as a team member.
• Able to safely and comfortably carry out physical duties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to health/safety of self and co-workers.

Dexterra is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans’ status, Indigenous status, or any other legally protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the hiring selection process are available upon request.