Pipefitter

Steamfitters and pipefitters lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals and fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating and other process piping systems.

Sprinkler system installers fabricate, install, test, maintain and repair water, foam, carbon dioxide and dry chemical sprinkler systems in buildings for fire protection purposes.

Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers are employed in maintenance departments of factories, plants and similar establishments, and by pipefitting and sprinkler system contractors, or they may be self-employed.

An excellent hard working career pursue in this province. With an estimated 860 existing jobs and an additional 80 openings in the next three years. The average annual salary of this position is $96,800. A great annual salary.

Employment requirements

• Completion of secondary school is usually required.
• Completion of a four- to five-year apprenticeship program
  or
  A combination of over five years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in steamfitting, pipefitting or sprinkler system installation is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
• Steamfitter-pipefitter trade certification is voluntary Saskatchewan
• Steamfitter-pipefitter (non-construction) trade certification is voluntary in Saskatchewan
• Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified steamfitters-pipefitters and sprinkler system installers upon successful completion of the inter-provincial Red Seal examination.

In-demand soft skills

• Attention to detail
• Team player
• Effective interpersonal skills

For more detailed information, please visit the official StatCan listing of this position.
7252 – Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers