3rd Year Apprentice Specialist Pipefitter

🚨 Now Hiring: 3rd-Year Apprentice Pipefitter – Permanent Full-Time Nisku, ABWe’re looking for a motivated and technically skilled 3rd-Year Pipefitter Apprentice with hands-on experience in flange alignment, hydro testing, and assembling complex high-pressure piping components.This position is a great fit for someone eager to advance their trade skills while working on detailed, accuracy-driven fabrication assignments.Based out of our Nisku fabrication shop, you’ll play a key role in building jacketed piping systems and assisting with large-scale industrial projects that demand precision, mechanical aptitude, and unwavering commitment to safe work practices.In this role, you’ll help create tight-tolerance, leak-free piping assemblies and contribute to specialized fabrication tasks that meet strict quality, durability, and performance standards.💰 Pay: $30.00/hour🕕 Hours: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PMAdvantagesCompensation & Work Schedule:Hourly Rate: Earn a competitive starting wage of $30.00/hour, with the opportunity to increase your take-home pay through regular overtime availability.Work Hours: Enjoy a consistent Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM shift, giving you a built-in long weekend every week.Benefits & Paid Time Off:Health Coverage: Full medical and dental benefits become active after 4 months of continuous employment.Vacation: Receive 2 weeks of paid vacation once you reach your first 4 months on the job.Growth Opportunities & Additional Advantages:Retirement Savings: After one year of service, employees are eligible for a 3% employer-matched RRSP program to support long-term financial planning.Extra Earnings: Overtime is frequently available for those wanting to increase their hours and income.Tools & Equipment: All essential fabrication machinery is provided — you only need to supply your own core hand tools.ResponsibilitiesJacketed Piping Fabrication & InstallationExecute precise fabrication and field installation of jacketed piping systems. Interpret P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, and routing instructions to confirm all joints, alignment points, and configurations follow engineering requirements and project standards.Pressure Testing & System ValidationUtilize solid knowledge of bolt-up practices and hydrostatic testing to verify system integrity. Confirm all high-pressure components meet strict safety protocols, operational expectations, and leak-mitigation criteria.Precision Work & Component AlignmentHandle detailed fabrication tasks such as threading, controlled torque application, accurate alignment, and minor fit-up adjustments. Construct jacketed spools with careful attention to accuracy, consistency, and overall workmanship quality.Module Assembly & Mechanical IntegrationAssist in assembling modular skids and units by installing piping supports, valves, fittings, and instrumentation within complex multi-part systems, ensuring smooth mechanical interaction throughout each build.Quality, Safety & Craftsmanship ExpectationsMaintain a high standard of accuracy and reliability while following all applicable safety procedures. Foster a safe, efficient work setting and ensure quality is upheld at every fabrication stage.QualificationsRequired CertificationApplicants must be formally registered as a 3rd-Year Apprentice Pipefitter to be considered for this opportunity.Core Technical CompetenciesThis role demands hands-on mechanical assembly experience and strong precision-fabrication capabilities. Successful candidates will show proficiency in the following areas:Flange Fit-Up & Bolt-UpCapable of completing accurate flange alignment and bolt-up on high-pressure systems while maintaining tight tolerances and producing secure, long-lasting connections.Pressure Testing ExpertisePractical background in preparing, conducting, and assessing hydrostatic or pneumatic pressure tests, including proper documentation and confirmation of test outcomes.Victaulic System KnowledgeFamiliarity with Victaulic-style piping, with the ability to select and install the correct gaskets and components to achieve dependable, leak-free joints.Component Selection & SizingSkilled in choosing appropriate studs, bolts, and gaskets based on pressure ratings, flange classes, and engineered specifications.Precision Torque ApplicationProven ability to apply torque to exact specifications to ensure uniform, tight, and leak-resistant mechanical assembly.Industrial Fabrication ExperienceBackground working with complex piping or mechanical assemblies in shop, field, or industrial construction environments.Blueprint & Drawing InterpretationStrong ability to read and follow P&IDs, blueprints, and technical drawings to support accurate fabrication and installation work.Professional AttributesDependable, detail-oriented, and safety-focused, with the ability to work effectively in a busy, team-driven environment.Additional RequirementsCandidates must provide their own basic hand tools and maintain reliable transportation to the Nisku facility.SummaryInterested? Prove Your ExpertiseApply directly at www.randstad.ca or send your resume to:renee.paul@randstad.ca👉 Please include “3rd Year Apprentice Specialist Pipefitter Nisku” in your subject line.Only candidates with the REQUIRED, non-negotiable experience in high-precision flange connections and testing will be contacted.Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.