Pipefitters
- Halifax, NS, Canada
$47 CAD / hour · Full-time · Contract
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Job details
- Pay
- $47 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time · Contract
- Apply by
- Experience
- Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in an industrial, commercial, or marine environment
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
MatrixHR is recruiting experienced Journeyperson Pipefitters for a long-term, full-time marine/industrial project. This opportunity offers consistent, rewarding work in a highly organized and safety-focused environment.
\*\*Referral Bonus! \*\*We are pleased to offer a referral bonus of $200 for each individual referred to MatrixHR who is successfully hired for this project. To be eligible for the referral payment, the referred candidate must complete a minimum of one week of work on our payroll.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Install, repair, and maintain complex piping systems
- Interpret blueprints, isometric drawings, and technical specifications
- Fabricate and fit piping using various materials including copper, stainless steel, and carbon steel
- Perform hydrostatic and pneumatic testing of piping systems
- Collaborate with other trades and mentor apprentices to meet project timelines and maintain quality standards
- Ensure compliance with all workplace health and safety regulations
**Qualifications:**
- Red Seal or valid Journeyperson Pipefitter certification (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in an industrial, commercial, or marine environment
- Proficient in pipefitting tools, equipment, and techniques
- Strong knowledge of marine piping systems
- Able to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting
- Valid safety certifications including:
- Confined Space
- Fall Protection
- WHMIS
**Additional Requirements:**
- Must be eligible to work in Canada and have lived in Canada for the past five years (required for security clearance)
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
- Must pass a pre-employment physical assessment
- Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and a fit-tested respirator
- Must be comfortable working in confined spaces
- Daily commute to the job site is required
- Successful candidates must obtain government security clearance
**What We Offer:**
- Competitive pay at $47.00 per hour
- Long-term, full-time project with consistent hours
- Opportunity to work in a controlled, professional setting
- A safety-first culture with a collaborative team environment
More about this job
Responsibilities
The Pipefitter at Matrix HR will install, repair and maintain piping systems, reading blueprints and drawings to fabricate and fit pipe in copper, stainless steel and carbon steel. The role also includes testing piping systems and mentoring apprentices while following strict safety rules.
Requirements
Candidates need a Red Seal or Journeyperson Pipefitter certification, 3 to 5 years of industrial, commercial or marine experience, and knowledge of marine piping. They must hold Confined Space, Fall Protection and WHMIS certifications, pass a security clearance and a physical assessment, and have lived in Canada for five years.
Skills
- Pipefitting
- Piping installation and repair
- Pipe fabrication
- Copper piping
- Stainless steel piping
- Carbon steel piping
- Marine piping systems
- Hydrostatic testing
- Pneumatic testing
- Blueprint reading
- Isometric drawing interpretation
- Technical specifications
- Confined space work
- Fall protection
- WHMIS
- Respirator fit testing
- Mentoring apprentices
- Problem solving
- Teamwork
Benefits
- Referral bonus
Categories
- Construction
- Trades
- Manufacturing
- Energy
Keywords
- Pipefitter
- Journeyperson Pipefitter
- Red Seal
- pipefitting
- marine piping
- industrial piping
- piping fabrication
- hydrostatic testing
- pneumatic testing
- blueprint reading
- isometric drawings
- confined space
- fall protection
- WHMIS
- security clearance
- marine construction
- industrial construction
- steamfitter
- plumber
Seniority
Mid level
Perks
- Performance bonus
Licences and certifications
- Red Seal
- Journeyperson Pipefitter
- Confined Space
- Fall Protection
- WHMIS
Tools
- blueprints
- isometric drawings
- pipefitting tools
- respirator
Languages
- English