🚨 Now Hiring: 3rd-Year Apprentice Pipefitter – Permanent Full-Time Nisku, AB
We are seeking a motivated, technically capable 3rd-Year Pipefitter Apprentice with hands-on experience in flange alignment, hydrostatic testing, and assembling complex high-pressure piping systems.
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This role is ideal for someone looking to further develop trade skills while working on precision-driven fabrication projects.
Based in our Nisku fabrication shop, you will be integral to building jacketed piping systems and supporting large-scale industrial projects that require accuracy, mechanical skill, and strict adherence to safe work practices.
You will assist in creating leak-proof, tight-tolerance piping assemblies and contribute to specialized fabrication tasks that uphold high standards for quality, durability, and performance.
đź’° Pay: $30.00/hour
🕕 Hours: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Advantages
Compensation & Schedule:
Hourly Pay: Start at a competitive $30.00/hour, with opportunities to boost earnings through regular overtime.
Work Hours: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, giving you a built-in long weekend every week.
Benefits & Time Off
Health Coverage: Full medical and dental benefits activate after 4 months of continuous employment.
Vacation: Earn 2 weeks of paid vacation following your first 4 months on the job.
Growth & Additional Perks
Retirement Savings: After 12 months, qualify for a 3% employer-matched RRSP program to support long-term financial goals.
Extra Income: Overtime opportunities are regularly available for those who want additional hours and pay.
Tools & Equipment: All required fabrication machinery is provided; employees only need to bring their own essential hand tools
Responsibilities
Jacketed Piping Fabrication & Installation
Carry out accurate fabrication and on-site installation of jacketed piping systems. Read and interpret P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, and routing instructions to ensure all joints, alignment points, and configurations comply with engineering specifications and project standards.
Pressure Testing & System Verification
Apply bolt-up knowledge and hydrostatic testing techniques to confirm system integrity. Ensure all high-pressure components adhere to strict safety standards, operational requirements, and leak-prevention guidelines.
Precision Fabrication & Component Alignment
Perform detailed tasks including threading, controlled torque application, precise alignment, and minor fit-up adjustments. Build jacketed spools with a focus on accuracy, uniformity, and overall craftsmanship quality.
Module Assembly & Mechanical Integration
Support the assembly of modular skids and units by installing piping supports, valves, fittings, and instrumentation into complex multi-part systems, ensuring proper mechanical function across each module.
Quality, Safety & Workmanship Standards
Uphold high standards of precision and dependability while following all safety protocols. Promote a safe, efficient work environment and ensure quality is maintained at every stage of fabrication.
Qualifications
Required Certification
Applicants must be officially registered as a 3rd-Year Apprentice Pipefitter to qualify for this role.
Core Technical Skills
This position requires hands-on mechanical assembly experience and strong precision-fabrication abilities. Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
Flange Alignment & Bolt-Up
Ability to perform accurate flange fit-up and bolt-up on high-pressure systems while maintaining strict tolerances and creating secure, durable connections.
Pressure Testing Skills
Experience preparing, conducting, and evaluating hydrostatic or pneumatic pressure tests, including proper documentation and verification of results.
Victaulic System Familiarity
Knowledge of Victaulic-style piping, including selecting and installing appropriate gaskets and components to ensure reliable, leak-free joints.
Component Selection & Sizing
Proficient in choosing studs, bolts, and gaskets according to pressure ratings, flange classes, and engineering specifications.
Torque Accuracy
Demonstrated ability to apply torque to precise specifications for consistent, tight, and leak-resistant assemblies.
Industrial Fabrication Experience
Background with complex piping or mechanical assemblies in shop, field, or industrial construction settings.
Blueprint & Drawing Interpretation
Strong skills in reading and applying P&IDs, technical drawings, and blueprints to support accurate fabrication and installation.
Professional Traits
Dependable, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious, with the ability to thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment.
Additional Requirements
Candidates must supply their own basic hand tools and have reliable transportation to the Nisku facility.
Summary
Interested? Prove Your Expertise!
Apply 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.
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🚨 Now Hiring: 3rd-Year Apprentice Pipefitter – Permanent Full-Time Nisku, AB
We are seeking a motivated, technically capable 3rd-Year Pipefitter Apprentice with hands-on experience in flange alignment, hydrostatic testing, and assembling complex high-pressure piping systems.
This role is ideal for someone looking to further develop trade skills while working on precision-driven fabrication projects.
Based in our Nisku fabrication shop, you will be integral to building jacketed piping systems and supporting large-scale industrial projects that require accuracy, mechanical skill, and strict adherence to safe work practices.
You will assist in creating leak-proof, tight-tolerance piping assemblies and contribute to specialized fabrication tasks that uphold high standards for quality, durability, and performance.
đź’° Pay: $30.00/hour
🕕 Hours: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Advantages
Compensation & Schedule:
Hourly Pay: Start at a competitive $30.00/hour, with opportunities to boost earnings through regular overtime.
Work Hours: Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM, giving you a built-in long weekend every week.
...
Benefits & Time Off
Health Coverage: Full medical and dental benefits activate after 4 months of continuous employment.
Vacation: Earn 2 weeks of paid vacation following your first 4 months on the job.
Growth & Additional Perks
Retirement Savings: After 12 months, qualify for a 3% employer-matched RRSP program to support long-term financial goals.
Extra Income: Overtime opportunities are regularly available for those who want additional hours and pay.
Tools & Equipment: All required fabrication machinery is provided; employees only need to bring their own essential hand tools
Responsibilities
Jacketed Piping Fabrication & Installation
Carry out accurate fabrication and on-site installation of jacketed piping systems. Read and interpret P&IDs, general arrangement drawings, and routing instructions to ensure all joints, alignment points, and configurations comply with engineering specifications and project standards.
Pressure Testing & System Verification
Apply bolt-up knowledge and hydrostatic testing techniques to confirm system integrity. Ensure all high-pressure components adhere to strict safety standards, operational requirements, and leak-prevention guidelines.
Precision Fabrication & Component Alignment
Perform detailed tasks including threading, controlled torque application, precise alignment, and minor fit-up adjustments. Build jacketed spools with a focus on accuracy, uniformity, and overall craftsmanship quality.
Module Assembly & Mechanical Integration
Support the assembly of modular skids and units by installing piping supports, valves, fittings, and instrumentation into complex multi-part systems, ensuring proper mechanical function across each module.
Quality, Safety & Workmanship Standards
Uphold high standards of precision and dependability while following all safety protocols. Promote a safe, efficient work environment and ensure quality is maintained at every stage of fabrication.
Qualifications
Required Certification
Applicants must be officially registered as a 3rd-Year Apprentice Pipefitter to qualify for this role.
Core Technical Skills
This position requires hands-on mechanical assembly experience and strong precision-fabrication abilities. Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise in the following areas:
Flange Alignment & Bolt-Up
Ability to perform accurate flange fit-up and bolt-up on high-pressure systems while maintaining strict tolerances and creating secure, durable connections.
Pressure Testing Skills
Experience preparing, conducting, and evaluating hydrostatic or pneumatic pressure tests, including proper documentation and verification of results.
Victaulic System Familiarity
Knowledge of Victaulic-style piping, including selecting and installing appropriate gaskets and components to ensure reliable, leak-free joints.
Component Selection & Sizing
Proficient in choosing studs, bolts, and gaskets according to pressure ratings, flange classes, and engineering specifications.
Torque Accuracy
Demonstrated ability to apply torque to precise specifications for consistent, tight, and leak-resistant assemblies.
Industrial Fabrication Experience
Background with complex piping or mechanical assemblies in shop, field, or industrial construction settings.
Blueprint & Drawing Interpretation
Strong skills in reading and applying P&IDs, technical drawings, and blueprints to support accurate fabrication and installation.
Professional Traits
Dependable, detail-oriented, and safety-conscious, with the ability to thrive in a busy, team-oriented environment.
Additional Requirements
Candidates must supply their own basic hand tools and have reliable transportation to the Nisku facility.
Summary
Interested? Prove Your Expertise!
Apply 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.
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