Pipefitter Journeyperson - Kitimat, Canada - Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto

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Kitimat, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Pipefitter/Steamfitter - Red Seal Journeyperson

Be part of a group that is safety driven and values inclusion
Permanent fulltime role with excellent wage, benefits, and pension
Based in the beautiful outdoor and familyoriented community of Kitimat, BC

About the role

We are looking for a Pipefitter/Steamfitter to lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain, repair and service equipment and piping systems in various systems such as heating, cooling, lubricating and process piping systems.

This is a great opportunity for a safety-oriented and motivated individual to join a large operation where you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of interesting equipment.

In addition to paying competitively and providing great benefits packages, we want you to live the lifestyle that is right for you and your family.

And because of our size and scale, there are many opportunities to learn, grow and do more than you ever thought possible.

Every hour of every shift, your safety and wellbeing is our number one priority.

We do the work only if it is safe, and we invest to make sure every member of the team has the quality tools they need to do their job.

Reporting to the Utilities Maintenance Supervisor and working a Monday to Friday schedule, you will be:

Working safely in accordance with Rio Tinto safety standards
actively participating, and engaging in safety initiatives promoting our "Zero harm" safety culture
Performing equipment repairs within planned time frames
Providing sufficient detail about repairs so that others can understand what work has been done on the equipment
Contributing to safety and productivity by constructively participating in safety meetings and incident investigations
Conducting equipment reviews to ensure new and existing equipment meet site safety standards and operational requirements
Reading and interpreting drawings, specifications, and codes to determine layout, type and size of pipe, and tools to use.
Measuring, cutting, threading, grooving, bending, soldering, brazing, assembling, and installing metal, plastic and fiberglass pipes, valves and fittings
Checking systems for leaks
Performing general maintenance work including replacement of worn components
Performing Class A Gasfitter duties such as installs, tests, maintenance and repairs propane and/or natural gas lines, appliances, equipment and accessories

What you'll bring

A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
Interprovincial Red Seal Pipefitter/Steamfitter qualification

Gasfitter

Class A qualification
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Minimum of a valid Class 5 or 7 driver's license
Work cooperatively in a small team, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability, along with good communication
Basic rigging and slinging experience.

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progress.

A work environment where safety is always the number one priority
Career development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitions
A competitive hourly pay of $54.8
Ongoing access to familyfriendly health and medical programs
Attractive share ownership plan
Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)
Optional sabbatical program
Defined benefit pension plan (CAAT)
Exclusive employee discounts

About Rio Tinto

Every idea, every innovation, every little thing the world calls 'progress' begins with a first step, and someone willing to take it: explorers, inventors, entrepreneurs.

Pioneers.

For nearly 150 years, Rio Tinto has been a company of pioneers - generations of people spanning the globe, all with the grit and vision to produce materials essential to human progress.

Our iron ore has shaped skylines from Shanghai to Sydney. Our aluminium - the world's first to be certified "responsible" - helps planes fly and makes cars lighter. Our copper helps wind turbines power cities and our boron helps feed the world, and explore the universe.
Our diamonds help us celebrate the best parts of life.

Where you'll be working

Rio Tinto's BC Works is a part of the Atlantic Operations of the Aluminium product group and has been operating in British Columbia for over 65 years.

With industry leading new technology and four generations of employee expertise, as well as our hydropower facility at Kemano and the Nechako Reservoir, the Kitimat smelter is one of the world's most competitive aluminium smelters, producing aluminium with one of the lowest carbon footprints in the industry.

Rio Tinto is proud to operate in BC alongside our 1,000 employees, partners, community stakeholders and First Nations, and we look forward to the next 60 years.

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