Pipefitter/steamfitter/plumber

**Job Posting**

**Pipefitter / Steamfitter/ Plumber**

**Employment Type**: Full Time - Union
**Business Unit**: Point Hope Maritime Ltd.
**Location**: Victoria, British Columbia

**Reporting to**: Pipefitter Chargehand

**Wage Rate**:$44.72/hour

**Hours of Work**:40 hours/week

**Work Setting**: Marine

**What we offer**:

- Competitive base pay
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Pension
- Health and wellness programs

**Responsibilities**:

- Use saws, cutting torches, and pipe benders to cut and hammer pipes to specification
- Study blueprint and construction plans for pipe systems, supports, and related equipment
- Assemble and secure pipes, tubes, and fittings by means of welding, brazing, soldering and cementing of joints
- Utilize pressure gauges and hydrostatic testing to inspect and test installed pipe systems
- Operate pump machines to discard water from flooded facility floors, manholes and basements
- Install and test water systems.
- Inspect work sites to identify environmental hazards that can limit the integrity of a pipe structure
- Able to repair and replace damaged or worn out pipe components
- Use hand or power tools to drill holes in structures such as wall, decks to allow for pipe passage
- Select pipe types, sizes and quantity required for a pipefitting project
- Install and configure automatic pipe control systems
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications**:
**Education and Experience**
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
- Must hold a Journeyman's certificate, or have Red Seal
- Ability to utilize and operate a range of tools and equipment in installing, maintaining, and repairing pipe systems
- Ability to handle, lift, and move heavy pipes, pipefitting materials and equipment
- Skilled in diagnosing pipe systems to identify and fix problems with leaks and clogs
- Ability to communicate, read, and understand/follow directions in English
- Willingness to participate in regular training programs and courses

**Knowledge and Skills**
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Highly motivated and self-directed
- Flexible and able to work in a team environment
- Logical and critical thinker
- Mechanical and mathematical aptitude
- Knowledge of standard safety procedures and protocol
- Read and interpret technical drawings and information
- Familiar with ship systems, i.e. fuel, oil, air, water, black water etc.
- Able to repair and replace damaged or worn out pipe components, valves and fittings
- Good knowledge of hand and power tools
- Assemble and secure pipes, tubes and fitting by means of welding, brazing, soldering, screwing and cementing
- Familiar with pressure testing techniques
- Strong troubleshooting skills

**Requirements**:

- Must be able to stand, crouch, kneel and/or sit for extended periods of time, able to lift up to 75 lbs, climb ladders and work from elevation, and walk on varied terrain
- Regularly perform repetitive tasks
- Ability to work within confined spaces
- Possess manual dexterity
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

**Work Conditions**
- Travel to off-site locations may be required
- Safety equipment will be required, e.g. steel-toed safety boots, safety glasses/goggles, etc.
- Overtime as required
- Hazards associated with the trade
- Work both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

**Application Process**

Submission Deadline: Open until filled

Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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