Pipefitting Supervisor

**ABOUT HEDDLE SHIPYARDS**:
Heddle Shipyards is the largest Canadian ship repair and construction company on the Great Lakes. The company is embarking on an unprecedented period of growth driven by the opportunities created by Canada’s National Shipbuilding Strategy. At the same time, the company is executing the Ontario Shipyard Modernization Project (OSMP) which is a multi-million-dollar initiative that is revolutionizing shipyard operations in Ontario and ultimately Canada.

Heddle Shipyards offers lots of opportunities for growth and advancement within the company and is committed to building a strong reputation in the shipbuilding and repair industry. Heddle strives to continually foster a positive work environment for all employees.

**Position Summary**:
The Pipefitter Supervisor evaluates, directs and executes the layout, assembly, installation, and maintenance of piping systems.

**Responsibilities**:

- Communicate work plans/instructions, allocate work, and craft task schedules (e.g., weekly, biweekly, monthly)
- Supervise, lead, train, and manage allotted manpower
- Read/interpret drawings and specifications to understand the scope of work
- Install and maintain piping and associated systems adhering to acts and regulations to company standards
- Perform preventative maintenance procedures, to minimize downtime and maintenance costs, and manage equipment efficiencies
- Operating accessory equipment for pipe fitting (pipe beveling, pipe threading, pipe cutting, torch or plasma cutter, drill press)
- Measure, cut, thread, groove, bend, assemble and install metal pipe, valves, and fittings.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- H2S Alive
- Confined Space Entry and/or Rescue
- CSTS 09
- Understanding of control systems is an asset
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situation
- CWB Certified is an asset
- Possession of a Pipefitter/Steamfitter Certificate of Qualification (307A), journeyperson status, and/or Red Seal Endorsement is an asset.