Piping Superintendent With more than 35 years of experience, Edgewater Industrial Services is a rapidly growing, progressive company based in Haileybury, Ontario. Our comprehensive range of services encompasses installation, inspection, maintenance, and facility and equipment management in the Mining, Forestry and Oil and Gas industries. Edgewater Industrial employs Pipefitters, Electricians, Pressure Welders and Gas Fitters.

Location: Northern Ontario

Project: Industrial Refinery Project Site

Job Type: Full-Time / Project Assignment

Work Schedule/Shift Rotation: 14/7 rotation

Hours per Day: 10 hours per day (7:00 am to 5:30 pm - 1/2 hour unpaid lunch)

Travel/Accommodations/Meals: Provided

Position Summary The Piping Superintendent is responsible for directing and supervising all piping construction activities, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with project specifications, codes, and quality standards. This role requires strong experience with chemical process piping, corrosive services, cleanliness controls, and coordination within a hydrometallurgical processing environment.

Scope of Work Installation of with Current Processing Equipment and Systems:

Shop Fabrication of Piping Spools: Shop fabrication

Re-Enforced Fibreglass: Equipment installation and lamination of splice joints

Piping Installation: Various piping systems

Mechanical: Installation of mechanical equipment and pumps

Miscellaneous Small Installations: Additional scope

Key Responsibilities Piping Construction and Execution:

Plan, coordinate, and supervise all piping installation activities, including:

Stainless steel, alloy, lined, and specialty chemical service piping

Acid, slurry, reagent,



and process solution piping systems

Underground and aboveground piping networks

Pipe racks, supports, valves, and specialty equipment connections

CPVC, Carbon Steel (threaded, grooved and welded) and stainless steel welded

Testing and turn over of piping systems

Ensure installation complies with

IFC drawings, piping isometrics, P&IDs;, and specifications

Project-specific cleanliness and contamination control requirements

Applicable codes and standards (ASME, CSA, API, project specs)

Coordinate fabrication, installation, and tie-in sequencing to support construction and commissioning milestones

Resolve field design and constructability issues in collaboration with engineering and project management

Safety and Environmental Leadership

Promote and enforce a strong safety culture in a chemical processing environment

Ensure compliance with

Site safety programs and permits

Chemical handling, acid service, and corrosive materials procedures

Environmental protection and spill prevention requirements

Lead daily toolbox talks and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)

Participate in incident investigations and corrective action implementation

Scheduling and Coordination

Coordinate piping activities with

Mechanical installation (tanks, reactors, filters, pumps)

Structural steel and pipe rack installation





Electrical and instrumentation teams

Subcontractors and vendors

Support short-interval planning and schedule tracking

Identify manpower, material, or equipment constraints and elevate early

Cost and Resource Management

Manage labor productivity, equipment utilization, and materials to meet budget and schedule targets

Support field cost tracking, forecasting, and progress reporting

Review and approve timesheets, crew allocations, and equipment needs

Leadership and Communication

Lead and mentor piping foremen, supervisors, and craft personnel

Maintain clear communication with

Construction and project management

Engineering and QA/QC teams

Client and owner representatives

Provide regular progress updates and actively participate in coordination meetings

Qualifications and Experience Required

10+ years of experience in industrial piping construction

5+ years in a superintendent or senior supervisory role

Strong experience with

Chemical process piping systems

Corrosion-resistant materials and chemical service

Hydrometallurgical or refinery-type facilities

Ability to read and interpret P&IDs;, isometrics, and construction drawings

Proven leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills

Preferred

Journeyperson Pipefitter or equivalent trade certification

Experience on battery materials, hydrometallurgy, or chemical refining projects

Familiarity with commissioning, system turnover, and operational readiness

Experience working under EPC or EPCM project structures

Certifications (Asset)

First Aid / CPR

Confined Space, Hot Work, and Chemical Handling training

Working at Heights

WHMIS

📌 Piping Superintendent (Winnipeg)
🏢 Edgewater Industrial Services
📍 Winnipeg