Pipefitter Apprentice - J.D. Irving, Halifax

Day-to-day

Irving Shipbuilding is seeking Pipefitter Apprentices - Local 1, HSY with Plumbing experience in Halifax, NS. Your daily responsibilities involve interpreting drawings, fabricating, and working with specialized materials.

• Read and interpret marine or industrial blueprints, pipe detail arrangement drawings, and work from standard and metric specifications
• Layout, fabricate, fit up a pipe assembly including fittings, flanges, and valves utilizing various tools and equipment
• Work with various pipe materials such as carbon steel, copper-nickel, and stainless steel along with the appropriate valves and fitting

Who we're looking for

Candidates must meet specific certification and eligibility requirements to qualify for this trade position, along with passing necessary physical and background checks.

• Trade Certificate specific to pipefitting trade
• WHMIS certificate
• Plumber trade certification and relevant tickets
• You must be eligible to work in Canada to apply for this job
• A pre-employment physical is required
• A background check will be performed by the Employer

Physical effort and work conditions include:

• Work at heights from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms
• Stand, stoop, bend, kneel, and climb
• Work in confined spaces and inclement weather
• Support extended hours and overtime as business needs dictate
• Work may be performed indoors and outdoors
• Frequently handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to fifty (50lbs) pounds
• Occasionally lift and carry items that weigh over fifty (50lbs) pounds

The team

Founded in 1882, J.D. Irving, Limited operates across Eastern Canada and the USA with a team of 20,000 dedicated employees. Irving Shipbuilding is proud to be Canada's National Shipbuilder, constructing more than 20 modern patrol ships and destroyers for the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Coast Guard as part of the largest defence procurement project in Canadian history. Join a team of more than 2,400 shipbuilders dedicated to success, development, and safety.

Compensation and perks

J.D. Irving offers an inclusive workplace that nurtures talent and creates opportunities to grow your career across various operating divisions. The company is committed to accessible environments and accommodates candidates and employees with visible, invisible, temporary, or permanent disabilities. Applicants who feel they do not meet 100 per cent of the criteria are still encouraged to apply.