Mod Yard Apprentice Pipefitter And Welder

Alstar Group has been providing quality construction services to the oil and gas industry since 1969. Located in Calgary, with projects throughout Western Canada, we are a leader in the oil and gas industry for turn-key new construction, maintenance and prefabrication and modular construction services.
Why should you choose Alstar? We pride ourselves on our people, our culture, and our commitment to safety. Our people and their families matter to us.
The Opportunity
We are currently looking for Apprentice Pipefitters and Welders to work in our Leduc Facility (6303 43 St, Leduc, AB - not transit-accessible). This is a great opportunity to work on exciting mod yard projects, while getting to be home every night.
Reporting to the Site Foreman, the role will entail:

• Working with cranes
• Installing pipe
• Rigging pipe
• Laying out modules
• Bolt-up

Requirements

• Ability to read, interpret and determine dimensional information from drawings and specifications
• 2nd or 3rd Year Apprentice Welder
• CSTS-09/2020 or Energy Safety Canada Common Safety Orientation (CSO) ticket, or willingness to complete online prior to start
• Knowledge of functional operation of various piping systems by measuring, cutting, threading, grinding and bending of pipes, valves, and fittings
• 3rd or 4th Year Apprentice Pipefitter
• Knowledge of ANSI, ASME and PFI codes and standards, knowledge of the functional operation and purpose of the various piping system components, and knowledge of the various sizes and grades of standard materials employed in an industrial plant
• Ability to measure accurately, lay out work, cut, bevel, thread and fit pipe
• Module assembly experience is an asset
• Ability to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Material & fitting knowledge
• Excellent communication, attitude, collaborative skills and ability to follow directions
• Proven commitment to safety
• Rigging/Overhead Crane operating experience is an asset
• Tack/welding experience

Working Conditions

• Outside work in all temperatures
• Physically demanding position; lifting up to 50lbs, working at heights, going on/off equipment and up/down ladder

Benefits
Alstar offers:

• Competitive compensation and benefits after 3 months of employment
• A great work environment
• Recognition for your achievements and contribution to our success
• One of our industry's most effective workplace safety programs
• An environment where your ideas on innovation and product or process improvements are valued and implemented
• We are a team of professionals that work together to achieve our goals
• A quality control program certified by the ABSA, ASME and CWB
• Paid Orientation Training
• Opportunities for acquiring new skills and professional advancement

We would like to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.