Mechanical Foreperson

Are you an independent, self-motivated individual? Do you want to work in an environment that encourages and supports learning and development, with opportunities to advance your career? Then you just may be one of our next Plumber or Pipefitter Foreperson or Supervisor.

This role will require various commutes within the lower mainland, a valid license is required. A vehicle will be provided.

**About Tritech Group Ltd.**

Tritech Group Ltd. has been in operation for over 30 years and is a leader in the water infrastructure industry in Western Canada.

Tritech has enjoyed steady growth in the industry and continues to focus on providing sustainable water and wastewater infrastructure solutions. We have completed over 265 projects and our capacity has continued to grow along with our experience.

At Tritech we value safety, quality, integrity, client focus, and community.

**Benefits & Compensation**

All permanent, full-time team members are eligible for a spectrum of employee benefits, including, but not be limited to:

- Extended health plan, including vision and paramedical services
- Dental plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurances
- Group Retirement Savings Plan & Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan (company matches your retirement contributions)

Additionally, we provide excellent opportunities for team members to gain new skills through internal and external learning and training opportunities; we are also great supporters and participants in various Apprentice sponsorships.

**Responsibilities**:
At Tritech, we aim to provide opportunities that are challenging, fast-paced, that effectively utilize the skills of our team members, and provides variety in day-to-day tasks.

The job responsibilities for this role includes:

- Oversee and lead the execution of the work completed under the Supervisor's/Foreperson's direction to ensure it is completed to the quality, standard, and specifications required.
- Ensure that all crew members have the required capability and training to fulfill their duties and responsibilities.
- Support and enforce all company policies and procedures that relate to the Supervisor's/Foreperson's areas of authority.
- Install underground process and plumbing piping systems (HDPE, PVC, Ductile Iron, Steel, Copper etc.) ranging from ½” - 60” diameter.
- Install process equipment (pumps, mixers, blowers, compressors, gates, valves)
- Inspect, pressure test, and disinfect piping prior to system testing.
- Identify the required tools and special equipment necessary to complete the site and shop project works.
- Perform various tasks on the labor crew to support mechanical/civil operations.

**Requirements**:

- Experience supervising/leading a small crew of 2-5 people in a leadership role
- Experience in construction and/or water/wastewater treatment industries
- Experience with the installation of a variety of civil, process and plumbing piping (HDPE, PVC, Ductile Iron, Steel, Stainless Steel, Copper etc.) ranging from ½” - 60”
- Experience installing equipment, such as pumps, mixers, blowers, compressors, gates, and valves
- Physically fit to be able to lift large weights and climb in and out of trenches, manholes, etc.
- Highly organized and motivated to carry out a variety of duties (cleanup, etc.)
- Knowledge of safe hoisting and rigging procedures is an asset
- Construction Safety Training Systems Certificate (CSTS)
- First Aid Level 1 or 2
- Confined Space Entry training is an asset
- Aptitude to problem solve and think “outside the box”
- Ability to work effectively independently and within a team
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Excellent command of the English language both written and verbal
- Ability to function well in a changing environment
- Willing to learn on and off the job
- Valid Driver’s License and clean driver’s abstract

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