Overview
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 Welders and Apprentice Pipefitters to work out of our SE Calgary Facility (8700 Venture Ave SE – not transit-accessible).
Reporting to the Site Foreman, the responsibilities will include:
Cut and bevel pipe
Help fit and tack pipe spools
Setup spools for welding
Use of hand tools for grinding and buffing
Use of an overhead crane and rigging to move spools
Other duties may apply
Requirements
Must be either welding or pipefitting indentured apprentice
CSTS-09/2020 or Energy Safety Canada Common Safety Orientation (CSO) ticket, or willingness to complete online prior to start
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
Material & fitting knowledge
Tack/welding experience
Rigging/Overhead Crane operating experience is an asset
Knowledge of functional operation of various piping systems by measuring, cutting, threading, grinding and bending of pipes, valves, and fittings
Ability to read, interpret and determine dimensional information from drawings and specifications
Ability to measure accurately, lay out work, cut, bevel, thread and fit pipe spools
Ability to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Proven commitment to safety
Excellent communication, attitude, collaborative skills and ability to follow directions
Working Conditions
Inside/outside work
Physically demanding position; lifting up to 60lbs, working at heights, going on/off equipment and up/down ladder
You will work in a large manufacturing facility with other trades present
Benefits
Alstar offers:
A great work environment
Competitive compensation and benefits
Opportunities for acquiring new skills and professional advancement
An environment where your ideas on innovation and product or process improvements are valued and implemented
Recognition for your achievements and contribution to our success
One of our industry’s most effective workplace safety programs
A quality control program certified by the ABSA, ASME and CWB
We are a team of professionals that work together to achieve our goals
We would like to thank all candidates for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.