Pipefitter, Foreman

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 Pipefitter Foreman.

The successful applicant must be able to provide their own 'tools of the trade'.

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 designs and builds water and wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations and has the unique ability to complete the majority of project work in-house, with the resources and capacity to integrate multiple disciplines including, civil, process, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation trades.

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 believe in fostering long-term relationships with our customers and employees and we value their contributions to our company. Tritech’s staff of capable professionals draw from their years of experience to provide a high level of technical expertise and exceptional service. We approach every project with an uncompromising dedication to safety, sustainability, and quality.

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

Benefits & Compensation

Tritech aims to provide competitive compensation packages to all team members, and we routinely review employee salaries and market data to ensure we are doing so.

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/Foreman’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/Foreman’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” is an asset
- Experience installing equipment, such as pumps, mixers, blowers, compressors, gates, and valves is an asset
- 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 is an asset
- 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