Pipefitter Welder - Colorado Refinery

Suncor; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental options

Vision coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

401(k) match

Pension plan

Relocation support

Job summary

Suncor is seeking an experienced pipe fitter/welder at the Commerce City refinery to fabricate and install piping and related components. The role requires reading drawings/ISOs, completing high‑quality work, and maintaining welding certifications.

Strong teamwork and safety focus are essential for this safety‑sensitive position. The hourly position offers overtime and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and retirement options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of fitting and welding experience with piping, tubing, shell and tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels and boilers.
• High School Diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Ability to pass a 6G SMAW Uphill test proctored by Suncor and stay active.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and ISOs for fabrication and field installations.
• Fabricate and install threaded, socket welded and butt weld piping configurations.
• Install valves and steam tracing, test piping systems, hangers and supports.
• Operate tools and equipment including decks, forklifts, lifts, rigging, and cutting tools.
• Maintain welding certification with x-ray quality.

Skills

Reading drawings/ISOs

Teamwork

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding certification (6G SMAW Uphill)

Job description

At Suncor, we produce and provide energy.

When you join Suncor, you become part of a company that has built a solid foundation for both business and employee success. We are a place where talented people thrive. As part of our team, you play a vital role in delivering energy we all rely on, and you'll make a meaningful impact in the communities where we live and work.

Are you an experienced pipe fitter/welder with hands‑on experience in piping, tubing, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and boilers, who can read drawings and ISOs, complete high‑quality fabrication and installation work, maintain welding certifications, and safely operate a wide range of tools and equipment? Based at Suncor’s Commerce City refinery, the position requires strong communication and teamwork, and readiness to work.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of related fitting and welding experience with piping, tubing, shell and tube heat exchangers, pressure vessels, and boilers
• A High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) and a valid driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to Suncor
• Ability to pass a 6G SMAW Uphill (2” super coupon) test proctored by Suncor inspection and maintain active status within
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills that enable you to build strong, positive relationships with diverse groups

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret drawings and ISOs to perform fabrication and field installations
• Fabricate and install threaded pipe, socket welded pipe and butt weld piping configurations
• Install valves, steam tracing (tubing), test piping systems, hangers, supports, maintenance repairs
• Operate all tools and equipment associated with this job such as carry decks, fork lifts, man lifts (articulating and scissor), basic rigging, and operation of pneumatic tools, electric tools, oxy-acetylene cutting and plasma cutting
• Maintain a welding certification with x-ray quality

Location and other Key Details

• You will work out of our Commerce City refinery, located at 5801 Brighton Blvd.
• Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, 5x8 hour shifts Monday through Friday OR 4x10 hour shifts Monday through Thursday, depending on business needs
• Paid overtime, often 100-600+ hours per year based on plant needs
• You will be required to perform some heavy lifting, use ladders and work on elevated work sites such as scaffolds and towers with the ability to perform in a variety of different environments both indoor and outdoor as well as within confined spaces
• This position is safety sensitive
• In alignment with Suncor’s value of Safety Above All Else, we conduct pre‑employment drug testing, employment verification, education verification, background checks, and other pre‑employment assessments as a condition of employment

Hourly Rate and Compensation Details

• This is a union represented position under USW 12-477
• $55.16 per hour with annual increases
• Competitive and flexible employee benefits package that can be adjusted to suit the changing needs of your life, including: 3 medical options (including HSA and FSA options), 2 dental options, vision coverage, and an Employee Assistance Plan
• Excellent 401(k) plan with up to a 6% vested match
• Suncor-funded Cash Balance defined benefit pension plan (vests in 3 years)
• Relocation support will be provided

Suncor is committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and building an inclusive, results-oriented and high-performance culture where all members of our team feel safe, valued and respected.