Pipefitters Needed For Camp Work Around Alberta - Up to $45.33/hour, LOA, Transportation and OT

Location of Work: Various Projects across Alberta, Canada  

Number of positions: 10

Travel Requirements: Travel will be required to Aecon’s sites throughout Canada

Essential Function and Responsibilities

Reporting to the appropriate site supervisor, the Pipefitter / Steamfitter Apprentice & Journeyman will be responsible for providing full cycle, in depth knowledge and support for the profession of Pipefitter / Steamfitter to ensure Aecon Construction Solutions Inc. achieves their general and specific project requirements.

• Study blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine the type of pipe and tools to use and lay out the sequence of tasks
• Make detailed sketches for pipe and equipment fabrication and installation
• Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend, solder, assemble and install metal, plastic and fibreglass pipes, valves and fittings
• Join pipe sections and related equipment and secure in position
• Use testing equipment to check systems for leaks
• Remove and replace worn components and do general maintenance work

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Certified Journeyman Trade Ticket or indentured in the apprenticeship program
• 2-3 years’ experience reading piping and instrumentation design diagrams 
• 2-3 years’ experience laying out and installing piping, tubing, fittings, and all related components. 
• 2-3 years’ experience installing, testing, and maintaining low- and high-pressure steam and condensate systems 
• 2-3 years’ experience rigging, hoisting, lifting, and positioning equipment. 
• 2-3 Years’ Oil/Gas Industry experience 
• Physical strength and stamina
• Manual dexterity
• Mechanical aptitude
• The ability to read and understand complex instructions and drawings
• The ability to do careful and precise work
• May be required to lift items weighing over 25 kilograms
• Must be willing to work in remote job locations
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must have a strong understanding of safety procedures and policies on an industrial job site

Compensation and Benefits

• $44.61 - $45.33 hourly rate
• 5/2 shift, 8 hours per day – flexible to change per project requirements
• Overtime is given at the rate of 1.5 times the employee straight time hourly rate after 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week.
• Overtime will be paid when an employee works on any regularly scheduled day off
• All compensation and benefits will be in accordance with the Project Labour Agreement
• 10% vacation pay will be provided in accordance with the Project Labour Agreement
• Camp accommodations or Living out Allowance (LOA) provided for work on site
• Transportation to site provided

Working Conditions and Environment

• Primary work location at site in Edmonton, Alberta with work and travel required throughout Alberta
• Repetitive movement
• Able to perform in a fast-paced environment
• Continuously changing work tasks
• Ability to work a significant amount of hours throughout the day
• Ability to lift and work with materials weighing up to 25kg
• Ability to work in all weather conditions and environments