Shop Supervisor

Aerotek; Calgary; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay 6% starting immediately

RRSP contribution 3% after one year

Negotiable benefits package

Weekly pay

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Spooling Shop Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations in a Calgary fabrication environment. You will manage up to 10 spooling welders, ensuring work adheres to drawings, schedules, and quality standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating labor and materials, maintaining readiness for installation, and driving safety and continuous improvement initiatives within a state-of-the-art shop.

Qualifications

• Journeyman pipefitter or welder certification required.
• Previous supervisory experience in a spooling department.
• Ability to read isometrics, P&IDs, and GA drawings.
• Understanding of fabrication and production processes.
• Solid quality control knowledge in fabrication/welding.
• B Pressure Ticket preferred.
• Experience spooling in oil & gas environments is a plus.
• Field experience in fabrication, welding or spooling operations.
• Proven leadership and coaching abilities.
• Commitment to safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily spooling department operations ensuring drawings and project requirements are met.
• Plan and allocate labor, materials, and equipment to sustain workflow.
• Ensure parts and spools are ready for installation per schedules.
• Lead up to 10 employees with clear direction and coaching.
• Monitor performance and promote accountability and quality.
• Interpret blueprints (isometrics, P&IDs, GA) to guide fabrication/welding.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, QC, and Safety teams.
• Maintain strict quality control and inspection standards.
• Conduct hazard assessments and participate in safety programs.
• Drive continuous improvement in fabrication and production processes.
• Coordinate cross-departmentally to resolve drawing/material constraints.
• Ensure spooling operates under company culture and reporting lines.

Skills

Journeyman pipefitter/welder cert

Supervisory experience

Blueprint interpretation

Fabrication/production processes

Quality control practices

B Pressure Ticket

Oil & gas spooling experience

Field fabrication/welding/spooling

Leadership & mentoring

Safety program participation

Job description

Job Title: Spooling Shop Supervisor Job Description

The Spooling Shop Supervisor leads day-to-day operations in a fabrication and welding shop, ensuring all work follows technical drawings, meets project schedules, and aligns with production and quality standards. This role manages labor, materials, and equipment to maintain an efficient workflow and ensures required parts are prepared and available for installation. The supervisor provides hands-on leadership to a team of up to 10 employees, working closely with Engineering, Quality Control, Safety, and other departments to maintain a safe, organized, and high-performing shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the spooling department, ensuring all work adheres to technical drawings and project requirements.

• Plan, coordinate, and allocate labor, materials, and equipment to maintain an efficient and continuous workflow.

• Ensure all required parts and spools are completed on time and are ready for installation according to project schedules.

• Supervise and lead a team of up to 10 employees, providing clear direction, coaching, and mentoring to support their development.

• Manage performance within the team, addressing issues proactively and promoting accountability and high standards of work.

• Interpret and work from blueprints, including isometrics, P&IDs, and general arrangement (G.A.) drawings, to guide fabrication and welding activities.

• Collaborate closely with Production, Engineering, Quality Control, and Safety teams to align shop activities with project and organizational goals.

• Maintain a strong focus on quality control by ensuring fabrication and welding work meets specified standards and inspection requirements.

• Conduct hazard assessments and actively participate in safety programs to maintain a safe working environment for all team members.

• Promote and enforce safety policies and procedures, including the proper use of equipment and adherence to safe work practices.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives in fabrication, welding, and production processes to enhance efficiency and quality.

• Coordinate with other departments to resolve issues related to drawings, materials, or production constraints.

• Ensure the spooling department operates in alignment with the organizations culture, mission, and structured reporting lines.

Essential Skills

• Journeyman Pipefitter or Journeyman Welder certification.

• Supervisory experience in a spooling department, including managing spooling welders.

• Strong ability to interpret blueprints such as isometrics, P&IDs, and general arrangement (G.A.) drawings.

• Solid understanding of assembly, fabrication, and production processes within a manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of quality control practices in fabrication and welding.

• B Pressure Ticket.

• Experience spooling in an oil and gas environment, particularly with compression and process packages.

• Field experience related to fabrication, welding, or spooling operations.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team in a shop environment.

• Commitment to maintaining a safe work environment and participating in safety programs.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Any safety tickets such as zoom boom, first aid, or similar certifications are considered an asset.

• Experience working in a state-of-the-art fabrication or manufacturing facility.

• Comfort working within a structured and organized reporting environment.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including Engineering, QC, Safety, and Production.

Why Work Here?

You will join a growing organization with a strong project base and a modern, state-of-the-art shop environment. The company has recently refreshed its culture and mission, offering a stable workplace with a clear and organized power structure and minimal ambiguity. When you transition to permanent employment, you will be eligible for 6% vacation pay starting immediately (with potential for negotiation), a 3% RRSP contribution after one year, and a negotiable benefits package. The organization values long-term stability, continuous improvement, and a well-defined structure that supports both operational excellence and employee success.

Work Environment

The role is based in a fabrication and welding shop located in a southeast industrial area close to a major commercial district, within a facility focused on compression and process piping for oil and gas applications. The shop operates on a Monday to Thursday schedule with four 10-hour shifts from 5:50 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., under an averaging agreement, with overtime available. You will work in a manufacturing environment that emphasizes fabrication, welding, and spooling activities, using modern equipment in a state-of-the-art shop. The setting supports structured operations, clear reporting lines, and close collaboration with Engineering, Quality Control, Safety, and Production teams.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Calgary, AB.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Calgary,AB.

À propos d'Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. fournit des solutions de dotation en personnel et de services dans les domaines de la fabrication, de la logistique, de la construction, de laviation, des installations et de la maintenance. Nous offrons lexpertise, les solutions et les personnes nécessaires pour relever les défis de lindustrie nord-américaine. Basée à Hanover, au Maryland, Aerotek exploite un réseau unifié de plus de 200 bureaux à travers lAmérique du Nord, soutenant plus de 18 000 clients chaque année. Aerotek est une entreprise du groupe Allegis, leader mondial en ressources humaines et solutions daffaires. Pour en savoir plus, visitez: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi quun programme daide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

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About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.