Pipefitter

Your Job

Based in Brandon, Manitoba, we synthesize and blend nitrogen, phosphate, and sulfur products with ammonia, which we market primarily in the prairie provinces of Canada and the northern United States. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, we employ approximately 270 dedicated team members. Our fundamental commitment to safety, health, and environmental stewardship drives all our processes.

We are looking for a Pipefitter to join our Team at Koch Fertilizer in Brandon, MB.

In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, the successful applicant will be hired into this position at ‘M2’ rate (currently $48.11/Hour). All overtime is paid at double time.

Our Team

Grow your future with Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC!

• A culture that places top priority on integrity and compliance
• Opportunity for career growth at one of the largest, financially stable companies in the world
• Encouragement to challenge the status quo and share knowledge
• Responsibilities and rewards based on contributions
• Continued company growth as a result of reinvesting 90% of our earnings

What You Will Do

• Install, assemble, fabricate, maintain and repair various mechanical pressure piping system
• Perform steam tracing repairs or installs
• Assist welders on assigned task
• Perform rigging tasks
• Perform other related tasks as assigned
• Strong commitment to safety, environmental compliance and plant reliability
• Satisfactory attitude and job performance

The work environment you’ll be entering requires and includes:

• Ability to work in an industrial manufacturing environment
• Availability for shift work and emergency call out
• Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and work at heights
• Occasional exposure to fumes/airborne particles
• Ability to pass pulmonary breathing test
• Ability to wear a gas mask-type respirator and PPE
• Tolerance to occasional exposure to fumes or airborne particles and toxic/caustic chemicals with appropriate PPE
• Unassisted physical mobility in and around plant and equipment
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel as necessary
• Ability to travel to and enter site to access equipment
• Ability to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Interprovincial Red Seal Pipefitter certification
• At least three (3) months of related industrial experience
• Valid Class Five (5) driver’s license
• Ability to work proficiently in a variety of tasks
• Experience working with tablets
• Ability to problem solve and adapt to changes in the field

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous supervisory experience

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you require accommodation or assistance at any time during the application or selection processes, please submit a request by following the directions located in the FAQ section at the bottom of the kochcareers.com webpage.

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Who We Are

As a Koch Ag & Energy Solutions company, Koch Fertilizer delivers a full line of fertilizers designed to boost crop performance and help growers reach their yields. Our team also brings logistical expertise and a wide range of invaluable services, from delivered freight and logistics capabilities to online shipment tracking.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.