Steamfitter/Pipefitter

What We Offer

Irving Tissue is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including but not limited to:

• Starting wage of $52.772/hour depending on experience, qualifications, and professional certifications
• Night shift and Sunday premiums
• A flexible medical, dental, and vision plan
• Employee & family assistance programs
• RRSP matching program
• Health & wellness reimbursements
• Product purchase program
• Opportunities to take part in job related training and development
• Growth and progression opportunities within Irving Tissue and the larger network of the J.D. Irving group of companies
• Relocation costs (if applicable)

Qualifications

• Red Seal Steam fitter / Gas fitter
• Experience in the following areas is considered an asset:
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Previously completed professional apprenticeship
• Hydraulic (hoses and fittings), Tig and Stick, Stainless steel & aluminum welding, fabrication, lockouts, break in work, instrumentation (control valves)
• Proven track record of working safely at all times
• Strong commitment to ongoing learning and development
• Highly developed communications skills (verbal and written)
• Strong proficiency or willingness to work with computers (i.e. MS Office)
• Effective interpersonal skills, especially between work teams
• Ability to assess and prioritize daily work for execution as per job estimating
• Possess effective time management skills
• Knowledge of continuous improvement practices in a dynamic environment
• Ability to make decisions that align to mill policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Work with the Operation & Maintenance teams to understand/scope out work requests
• Complete associated administrative requirements with each work order using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
• Strong mechanical aptitude and skills
• Understands how to read P&ID’s / Piping Diagrams and other technical documents
• Understanding of process and steam piping and its regulations
• Install piping and associated systems, maintain to perform as designed for equipment to operate
• Working knowledge of all types of pipe fittings and connection methods
• Drive to become a site leader for piping related issues and solutions
• Know the importance and relevance of solid preventative maintenance practices as it relates to piping system
• Manage employee and contractors for shutdowns and project work including periodic contact with vendors and suppliers for equipment information