Pipefitter

Location: Calgary, AB, Canada
Date Posted: Apr 16, 2025
Job ID: R24174
Job Status: Full-Time

Description

Pipefitter - USG Wheatland Wallboard Plant (Carseland, Alberta)

Build Your Career with Ledcor

Ledcor is hiring experienced Pipefitters to join our team for the construction of the USG Wheatland Wallboard Plant in Carseland, Alberta. This project involves assembling and installing a wallboard production line, including product stands, reels, conveyors, a natural gas drying kiln, platforms, stairs/ladders, and stacking/load-out equipment. Additionally, the construction scope includes the installation of ducting for air exchange systems, heat exchangers, and recirculation fans along the drying kiln.

At Ledcor, we believe construction is more than just concrete and steel—it’s about people and relationships. Our team is built on trust, collaboration, and the drive to create something exceptional. Join us and experience the True-Blue spirit that defines Ledcor.

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Work Conditions:

- Schedule: 5 days on, 2 days off (10.5-hour shifts)
- Project End Date: November 2025
- Location: Carseland, Alberta (parking available on-site)
- This is a local position, No Camp
- Work Environment: Outdoor work in varying weather conditions
- We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Benefits are provided through CLAC such as health, dental, vision plans, life and disability coverages, comprehensive retirement plans, family support benefits, mental health, and wellness resources, and more

Essential Responsibilities:

- Demonstrate knowledge of piping system components by measuring, cutting, threading, and assembling valves and fittings
- Perform bolt-up, rigging, and hydro testing to ensure system integrity
- Assemble and install piping sections according to blueprints and job specifications
- Work safely in a team environment, collaborating with pipefitters, welders, other crew members and act as a mentor to apprentices
- Execute physically demanding tasks, such as cutting openings for pipes while standing for extended periods and securing piping in hard-to-reach areas
- Utilize testing equipment effectively to detect system leaks and troubleshoot fitting errors

Qualifications:

- Certified Journeyperson or Registered Apprentice with industrial experience
- Physically fit (able to lift 50 lbs., bend, kneel, crouch, and climb stairs regularly)
- Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing
- Valid Driver’s License & reliable transportation (due to project location)
- Additional certifications are an asset:

- ESC Fall Protection
- ESC Elevated Work Platform
- Basic Rigging

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We are committed to the long-term success and wellbeing of our employees. Employees are provided with a comprehensive health and benefits package which includes extended health and dental, vision care, disability, and life insurance coverage as well as access to mental health and wellness resources through an employee family assistance program.

Employees also receive a competitive retirement package. These programs are administered through the Union, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable collective agreement.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

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