Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta

Pay Rate: $65.00 per hour

Mobilization Date: Tuesday, September 8

Start Date: September 9

Accommodation: Camp provided

Matrix HR is recruiting experienced Journeyperson Pipefitters for an industrial shutdown project in Fort McMurray, Alberta. This role supports the inspection, maintenance, repair, and installation of industrial flare systems, associated piping, and mechanical components.

This is a hands-on opportunity for a safety-focused Pipefitter with industrial maintenance or shutdown experience. The successful candidate will be comfortable working outdoors, in active industrial environments, and at elevated heights while maintaining a high standard of workmanship and professionalism.

What You Will Do

- Inspect, maintain, repair, and install industrial flare systems, including flare stacks, tips, pilots, piping systems, ignition systems, and related mechanical components.
- Complete mechanical assembly, disassembly, alignment, bolting, and component replacement activities.
- Support flare stack work at elevation from scaffolding, platforms, man-baskets, or lifts.
- Read and follow approved procedures, drawings, project specifications, work packs, and safety documentation.
- Coordinate work with supervisors, inspectors, engineers, and site representatives as required.
- Support inspection, documentation, and quality-control requirements.
- Follow all site safety rules, applicable Alberta and federal regulations, and Matrix HR policies.
- Exercise stop-work authority when a safety or operational risk is identified.
- Maintain a clean, organized,



and professional work area.

What You Bring

- Valid Journeyperson Pipefitter ticket.
- Experience in industrial maintenance, piping, mechanical repair, flare systems, or shutdown work.
- Experience with industrial flare stacks, flare tips, pilots, ignition systems, piping systems, or related mechanical components is an asset.
- Ability to work safely at elevated heights and in outdoor, weather-exposed industrial environments.
- Ability to climb, lift, and perform the physical duties required for industrial mechanical work.
- Ability to read and follow procedures, drawings, and safety documentation.
- Strong communication skills, professional conduct, and commitment to quality workmanship.
- A demonstrated safety-first mindset and ability to work effectively as part of a shutdown crew.

Required Safety Tickets

- H2S Alive, Energy Safety Canada
- Fall Protection, Energy Safety Canada
- Confined Space, Energy Safety Canada
- Standard First Aid with Level C CPR and AED
- WHMIS Training

What We Offer

- $65.00 per hour.
- Camp accommodations provided.
- The opportunity to contribute to critical industrial shutdown work.
- Support from the Matrix HR recruitment team throughout the hiring and onboarding process.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Journeyperson Pipefitter ready to support a Fort McMurray shutdown project, apply online or submit your resume and copies of your current safety tickets to: [email protected]

Matrix HR is an equal prospect employer. We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

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