Plumbing Apprentice 2nd

Title: Plumbing Apprentice

Department: Plumbing

Reports To: Production Supervisor

Overview

The Plumbing Apprentice will assist the Journeyperson Plumber(s) in installation, maintenance, and repairs associated with plumbing and heating requirements for a large manufacturing environment.

This position is based at our Nisku, Alberta facility and is scheduled to work weekday night shifts, Monday through Thursday, from 6:15 p.m. to 5:45 a.m.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Excellent facilitation, investigation, and problem-solving skills.
• Sets priorities on work assignments and has ability to meet established deadlines.
• Able to braze/solder copper pipe.
• Able to work with PVC pipe.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Participate in proper clean-ups to ensure an efficient and safe work environment.
• Maintains a working knowledge of changes in technology, compliance, and repair techniques.
• Performs all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.
• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Registered as a Plumbing Apprentice in Alberta and enrolled in a recognized trade school.
• Ability to work under the supervision of Journeyperson plumbers, as part of a team, and independently in a busy environment.
• Experience with routine electrical maintenance operations is an asset.
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Able to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.

Working Conditions

• 24/7 availability may be required.
• Must have the physical ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Travel to off-site locations may be required.
• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).
• Overtime as required.
• Hazards associated with the trade.
• Work both indoors and outdoors, may be exposed to construction sites.

Contacts

• Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team and Production Supervisor.