Specialist Pipefitter

🚨 Now Hiring: 3rd-Year Apprentice Pipefitter – Full-Time Permanent Nisku, ABWe’re seeking a driven and detail-focused 3rd-Year Pipefitter Apprentice with practical experience in flange fitting, hydrostatic pressure testing, and assembling high-pressure piping systems.This role is ideal for an apprentice who wants to continue building technical mastery while working on intricate, precision-based fabrication projects.Working out of our Nisku fabrication facility, you’ll be an essential contributor in constructing jacketed piping assemblies and supporting major industrial builds that require accuracy, mechanical skill, and strict adherence to safety standards.You’ll be directly involved in producing tight-tolerance, leak-free mechanical assemblies and participating in advanced fabrication processes designed to meet rigorous quality and performance expectations.💰 Wage: $28.00/hour🕕 Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PMAdvantagesCompensation & Work ScheduleHourly Wage: Starting rate of $28.00/hour, with the potential to boost your income through available overtime hours.Shift Structure: Work a steady Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM schedule, allowing you to enjoy an extended weekend every week.Benefits & Time OffHealth & Dental: Comprehensive medical and dental benefits kick in after 4 months of employment.Vacation Entitlement: Receive 2 weeks of paid vacation once you’ve reached 4 months of continuous service.Future Growth & Additional PerksRetirement Program: After one year, you’ll qualify for a 3% RRSP employer match to help support your long-term financial goals.Extra Hours: Overtime is often available for those interested in maximizing their earnings.Tools Provided: All major fabrication equipment is supplied — candidates only need to bring their own basic hand tools.ResponsibilitiesJacketed Piping Fabrication & InstallationCarry out accurate fabrication and on-site installation of specialized jacketed piping assemblies. Review and interpret P&IDs, GA drawings, and routing details to verify that all joints, connections, and layouts meet engineering and project specifications.Pressure Testing & System VerificationApply strong knowledge of proper bolt-up procedures and hydrostatic pressure testing to validate system reliability. Ensure all high-pressure components adhere to stringent safety guidelines, performance expectations, and leak-prevention requirements.Precision Fabrication & Component AlignmentPerform technical tasks including threading, controlled torque application, fine alignment work, and minor fit-up modifications. Build jacketed spool sections with exceptional precision, maintaining high craftsmanship standards throughout.Module Assembly & Mechanical IntegrationSupport the construction of modular units and skids by installing supports, valves, fittings, and instrumentation within multi-component assemblies, ensuring seamless mechanical integration across the system.Quality, Safety & Workmanship StandardsDemonstrate strong dedication to producing accurate, reliable work while upholding all safety practices. Contribute to a productive, hazard-aware environment and maintain consistent quality in every stage of fabrication.QualificationsRequired CertificationApplicants must be officially enrolled as a 3rd-Year Apprentice Pipefitter to qualify for this position.Core Technical CompetenciesThis position requires solid, practical experience with mechanical assembly and precision fabrication. Ideal candidates will be able to demonstrate strength in the following disciplines:Flange Alignment & Bolt-UpAbility to perform precise flange alignment and bolt-up on high-pressure piping, maintaining strict tolerances and ensuring durable, reliable connections.Pressure Testing ProficiencyHands-on experience preparing, executing, and evaluating both hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure tests, including accurate documentation and verification of results.Victaulic Piping SystemsWorking knowledge of Victaulic-style piping, including correct gasket selection, placement, and installation to achieve tight, leak-free joints.Component Sizing & SelectionSkilled in choosing the correct studs, bolts, and gaskets based on pressure classes, flange ratings, and engineering specifications.Accurate Torque ApplicationDemonstrated capability applying torque to exact values to support consistent, secure, and leak-free mechanical joints.Industrial Fabrication BackgroundExperience assembling or installing complex mechanical or piping systems in shop, industrial, or construction settings.Technical Drawing InterpretationAbility to confidently interpret P&IDs, blueprints, and other technical drawings to guide accurate fabrication and installation work.Professional AttributesReliable, detail-driven, and committed to safe work practices, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Additional ConditionsCandidates must supply their own essential hand tools and have dependable transportation to the Nisku worksite.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.