Title: 

Journeyman Plumber 

Department: 

Reports To: 

Production Supervisor 

Overview 

The Journeyman Plumber will be responsible for the installation, maintenance and repairs associated with plumbing and heating requirements for a large manufacturing environment. He or she will work using safe work practices with items such as, but not limited to: air conditioning, humidifiers, gas lines, water pipes and sewer utilities in and about the facilities, as well as maintaining and repairing compressed air lines, compressors, and vacuum pumps. 

Roles & Responsibilities 

• Installs commercial and in-house produced plumbing assemblies into in-process HVAC equipment. 

• Reviews blueprints and specifications; ensures drawings and specifications will function as designed in environment intended for use and maintains drawings to reflect accurately any changes and/or additions that are made.  

• Tends to plumbing, air, and vacuum issues to keep production equipment running.  

• Participates in all construction and remodeling projects involving plumbing, air conditioning, or gas fitting changes and/or additions.  

• Tends to the maintenance and preventative maintenance programs including cleaning for all plumbing, heating, and air conditioning, and air and vacuum related equipment.  

• Proposes changes or modifications to plans to enhance production and efficiency of systems plans and specifications for sanitation facilities.   

• Assist in training, directing,  and supervision of junior employees and apprentices, inspecting and certifying their work.  

• Performs plumbing inventory and orders parts as required. 

• Reviews coding accuracy of assigned builds.  

• Provides technical Assistance/Emergency Response services to existing facilities.  

• Set up and tests finished HVAC equipment for proper performance/customer requirements. 

• Keeps detailed and accurate maintenance reports and safety documentation.  

• 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 

• Completion of college/CEGEP/vocational or technical training preferred.  

• Appropriate credentials and certifications - Industrial Plumber Trade Certification, 5th Period Apprentice, and working towards an Industrial Plumber Red Seal Certificate.   

• Ability to work independently in a busy environment. 

• Experience with routine maintenance operations. 

• 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. 

• Physical ability to lift up to 50lb. 

• 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.