Plumber Journeyperson or Level 4+ Plumber Apprentice
- Windsor, ON, Canada
$38.81 to $48.51 CAD / hour · Full-time
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Job details
- Pay
- $38.81 to $48.51 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 2+ years experience working on heavy construction projects is an asset
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
North America Construction (1993) Ltd. – NAC Constructors Ltd. (NAC) is well known for our expertise in water and wastewater construction across Canada. Our self-performing team of almost 500 skilled professionals and experts in trades and engineering, comprehensively handles projects, from conceptualization to delivery. We also have extensive experience in fields such as civil, structural, process mechanical, building mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work. At NAC, our priority is to maintain the highest level of quality and safety. The depth of our resources is evident in the variety of projects we construct; from water filtration to wastewater treatment; dams to ethanol; we build it all….and more!
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Mechanical Superintendent you will be responsible for laying out, assembling, fabricating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing piping and plumbing systems. This position requires knowledge of the heavy construction industry, specifically the practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control and safety associated with this industry.
NAC is currently seeking a Plumber Journeyperson or Level 4+ Plumber Apprentice, for various Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant projects initially at our St. Paul Pump Station in Windsor, ON and our St. Clair WWTP in Courtright, ON. Furnished accommodations provided to qualified non-local candidates.
Job Description
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Mechanical Superintendent you will be responsible for laying out, assembling, fabricating, maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing piping and plumbing systems. This position requires knowledge of the heavy construction industry, specifically the practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment, materials, specifications, quality control and safety associated with this industry.
NAC is currently seeking a Plumber Journeyperson or Level 4+ Plumber Apprentice, for various Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant projects initially at our St. Paul Pump Station in Windsor, ON and our St. Clair WWTP in Courtright, ON. Furnished accommodations provided to qualified non-local candidates.
Job Description
- Install 6" and 10" PVC SDR 35 storm sewer piping
- Experience with cast iron, copper and boiler installations
- Cut, thread, and hammer pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, cutting torches, and pipe threaders and benders
- Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, fittings, and related equipment, according to specifications, by welding, brazing, cementing, soldering, and threading joints
- Inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipe lines, using pressure gauge, hydrostatic testing, observation, or other methods
- Measure and mark pipes for cutting and threading
- Lay out full scale drawings of pipe systems, supports, and related equipment, following blueprints
- Plan pipe system layout, installation, or repair according to specifications
- Select pipe sizes and types and related materials, such as supports, hangers, and hydraulic cylinders, according to specifications
- Cut and bore holes in structures, such as bulkheads, decks, walls, and mains, prior to pipe installation, using hand and power tools
- Modify, clean, and maintain pipe systems, units, fittings, and related machines and equipment, following specifications and using hand and power tools
- Remove and replace worn components
- Inspect work sites for obstructions and to ensure that holes will not cause structural weakness
- Must be a certified Plumber
- 2+ years experience working on heavy construction projects is an asset
- Possess pipefitting skills for 2" to 20"pipe
- Experience with large bore PVC piping
- Experience in site services
- Hoisting and rigging skills are considered an asset
- Must be able to work independently and be reliable
- Knowledge of workplace safety and safe lifting and handling procedures
- Proactive in ensuring job knowledge is current
- Valid WHMIS, Elevated Work Platform and Working at Heights/Fall Arrest certificates are required
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunities for career growth, development and advancement, including financial assistance
- Comprehensive benefit plan (dental, vision, health, etc.)
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Excellent company matched pension plan
- Registered Retirement Savings Plans
- Additional time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day
- Community involvement opportunities
- Friendly working environment
- Numerous team activities and various company events
More about this job
Responsibilities
Install, assemble, fabricate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair piping and plumbing systems on water and wastewater construction projects. Plan pipe layouts, work from specifications and drawings, test installed systems, and ensure work meets quality and safety requirements.
Requirements
Applicants must be certified plumbers, with at least two years of heavy construction experience considered an asset, and pipefitting skills for 2- to 20-inch pipe. Large-bore PVC and site-services experience are relevant; required certifications include WHMIS, Elevated Work Platform, and Working at Heights/Fall Arrest.
Skills
- Plumbing
- Pipefitting
- PVC Piping Installation
- Cast Iron, Copper, And Boiler Installation
- Pipe Cutting, Threading, And Bending
- Welding, Brazing, Cementing, And Soldering
- Blueprint Reading And Pipe System Layout
- Pressure And Hydrostatic Testing
- Troubleshooting And Repair
- Site Services
- Hoisting And Rigging
- Workplace Safety
- Safe Lifting And Handling
- Independent Work
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Career Growth And Advancement Opportunities
- Financial Assistance For Development
- Comprehensive Benefits Plan
- Employee And Family Assistance Program
- Company-Matched Pension Plan
- Additional Time Off Between Christmas And New Year's Day
- Community Involvement Opportunities
- Friendly Working Environment
- Team Activities And Company Events
- Furnished Accommodations For Qualified Non-Local Candidates
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Trades
- Construction
- Engineering
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Plumber Journeyperson
- Level 4 Plumber Apprentice
- Plumbing Systems
- Pipefitting
- Heavy Construction
- Water Treatment
- Wastewater Treatment
- Storm Sewer
- PVC SDR 35
- Large-Bore PVC Piping
- Cast Iron
- Copper Piping
- Boiler Installation
- Pipe Threaders And Benders
- Welding
- Brazing
- Cementing
- Soldering
- Blueprints
- Pressure Testing
- Hydrostatic Testing
- Site Services
- Hoisting And Rigging
- WHMIS
- Elevated Work Platform
- Working At Heights
- Fall Arrest
- Workplace Safety