Apprentice Pipefitter - Fort Saskatchewan
Alstar Oilfield Contractors Ltd., Canada
Job Description
Alstar Oilfield Contractors has been providing quality construction services to the oil and gas industry since 1969. Located in Hinton and Calgary, with projects throughout Western Canada, we are a leader in the oil and gas industry for turn-key new construction, maintenance and prefabrication, and modular construction services.
The Opportunity
We are currently seeking an Apprentice Pipefitter for a project in Fort Saskatchewan. Reporting to the Site Foreman, the candidate will:
- Measure and select type and size of pipe and related materials according to drawings and job specifications
- Inspect job sites to determine presence of obstructions, plan sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and the activities of other crafts
- Assemble and install a variety of valves and fittings
- Secure pipe to structures with clamps, brackets or hangers
- Use and care for the tools and equipment commonly employed on an industrial project
Requirements
- 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Pipefitter
- Experience in Oamp;G lease/plant construction
- ESC H2S Alive
- Standard First Aid - 2 Day Course
- CSTS-09 or CSTS 2020
- ESC Common Safety Orientation
- Proven commitment to safety
- Knowledge of ANSI, ASME and PFI codes and standards, knowledge of the functional operation and purpose of the various piping system components, and knowledge of the various sizes and grades of standard materials employed in an industrial plant
- Ability to read, interpret and determine dimensional information from drawings and specifications
- Ability to measure accurately, lay out work, cut, bevel, thread and fit pipe
- Experience operating 1 ton picker trucks and standard pipefitting tools
- Experience reading PNID and isometric drawings
- Acorn software experience preferred
- Ability to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Excellent communication, attitude, collaborative skills and ability to follow directions
- Experience completing Field Level Hazard Assessments
- Current - 5 Year driver's abstract and valid driver's licence
- Ability to be at site in Fort Saskatchewan daily, as neither accommodation or subsistence are provided
- Provide a clean/negative Damp;A test
Benefits
Our employees drive our success. We believe in providing opportunities for growth and advancement, and provide benefits after 3 months of employment:
- Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental)
- Group RRSP matching plan
- Group Life - ADamp;D - Critical Illness Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program - Counseling
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only applicants of interest will be contacted.