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The United Association of Journeyman and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry established in Saskatchewan 1906 is now accepting the applications of hard working dedicated team oriented pipe trade professionals.
The UA currently seeks Journeyperson / 3rd or 4th Year Apprentices.
Successful applicants will work in urban centres and on construction projects throughout the province of Saskatchewan. We offer a safe respectful challenging work environment with premium wages, full benefits and full access to industry leading training.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- 5th Period Apprentice
- 4th Period Apprentice
- 3rd Period Apprentice
- WHMIS
- Sprinkler System Installer Red Seal Certificate
- Sprinkler System Installer Trade Certification
Additional Skills
- Schedule materials, tools and personnel
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and specifications
- Instruct apprentices
- Estimate labour and material costs
Specific Skills
- Troubleshoot systems
- Test system for leaks
- Start up and reactivate systems
- Select type and size of pipe
- Rig material and equipment
- Remove and replace defective components
- Operate power lifts
- Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size
- Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping and sprinkling systems
- Determine layout requirements
- Cut openings for pipes in walls, ceilings or floors
- Connect piping systems to water mains, supply tanks, pumps, compressors and control equipment
Pipefitting / Steamfitting Testing Methods
- Visual
- Pneumatic
- Performance
- Non-destructive
- Hydrostatic
Area of Sprinkler System Installer Specializations
- Wet and dry pipe
- Water supplies and hydrants
- Quick-opening equipment
- Pressure vessels
- Pre-action and deluge
- Halon and foam systems CO2
- Fire hose connections
- Drain valves
- Control valves
- Branch lines
- Bulk mains
- Alarms and alarm devices
- Air supplies
Type of Establishment/Work Setting Experience
- Institutional
- Industrial
- Commercial
Type Of Piping
- Stainless steel
- Plastic
- Copper
- Black carbon or steel
Major Work Area
- Service
- Repair
- Maintenance
- Construction
Sprinkler System Maintenance and Repair Activities
- Test operation of sprinkler systems
- Test auxiliary equipment
- Service and repair sprinkler system components
- Perform inspections
Area of Steamfitting and Pipefitting Specialization
- Fire protection systems
- Clean-room environment systems