About Highfire Energy Services

HighFire Energy Services is a growing Alberta-based company specializing in industrial heating equipment; including steam boilers, hot water systems, thermal fluid heaters, and related equipment.

We are looking for a motivated, hands-on Shop Foreman to lead our shop operations, oversee fabrication and mechanical projects, and coordinate the daily activities of a small team.

This position requires someone with strong fabrication skills, practical mechanical knowledge, and the ability to work closely with management to turn project concepts and objectives into completed work.

We value individuals who take initiative, recognize their strengths, and demonstrate their capabilities through workmanship, leadership, and results.

Key Responsibilities

Shop Leadership & Employee Management

- Lead, supervise, and coordinate the daily activities of a small team of shop employees, welders, fabricators, and technicians
- Assign work based on employee skills, project priorities, and operation requirements
- Maintain productivity, accountability, and quality workmanship throughout the shop
- Provide hands-on technical guidance and support to employees
- Recognize the individual strengths of team members and use those strengths effectively
- Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work workplace
- Address day-to-day challenges and keep the team focused and productive

Management Collaboration, Design & Project Planning

- Work closely with company management to understand project objectives, operation requirements, and fabrication priorities
- Actively participate in project planning and design meetings, providing practical input on fabrication methods, materials, constructability, and shop capabilities
- Contribute ideas and recommendations to improve designs, simplify fabrication, and identify potential challenges before work begins
- Take direction and decisions established during management and design meetings and translate them into clear, actionable instructions for shop employees
- Ensure employees understand project expectations, technical requirements, priorities, and timelines
- Coordinate with management to clarify design details, resolve technical questions, and address changes throughout a project
- Provide regular feedback to management on project progress, fabrication challenges, labour requirements, and opportunities for improvement
- Serve as the primary point of communication between management and shop personnel, ensuring information flows effectively in both directions




- Take ownership of implementing agreed-upon plans and ensuring they are carried through to completion

Fabrication & Technical Oversight

- Oversee fabrication, assembly, repair, and modification of industrial heating equipment and related systems
- Provide technical guidance on piping, welding, mechanical assembly, and general fabrication
- Read and interpret fabrication drawings, specifications, and project requirements
- Determine practical fabrication methods, material requirements, and work sequences
- Troubleshoot mechanical and fabrication challenges and develop effective solutions
- Maintain high standards for workmanship, quality, and equipment readiness
- Work alongside the team when required to complete projects

Planning & Shop Coordination

- Develop practical work plans based on project objectives established with management
- Identify labour, materials, tools, and resources required to complete assigned work
- Organize and prioritize multiple projects while managing changing schedules and deadlines
- Coordinate daily shop activities to maintain efficiency and minimized downtime
- Monitor project progress and communicate potential delays or resource shortages
- Take responsibility for ensuring work is completed efficiently, safely, and to the required standard
- Identify opportunities to improve shop processes, productivity, and organization

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

- Strong hands-on experience in fabrication, mechanical assembly, piping, or a related industrial trade
- Excellent mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving abilities
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and technical instructions
- Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
- Ability to participate constructively in technical discussions and design meetings
- Ability to understand management objectives and effectively communicate them to shop employees
- Ability to independently work through project details and coordinate the people and resources needed to complete the work
- Confidence to contribute practical ideas while remaining receptive to direction and feedback
- Ability to lead, motivate, and work effectively with a small team
- Solid work ethic, attention to detail,



and commitment to quality and safety

Considered an Asset:

- Journeyperson certification or relevant trade experience in: Steamfitting/pipefitting, plumbing, gasfitting, welding, millwright, or industrial mechanics
- Previous experience as a shop foreman, supervisor, or lead hand
- Experience fabricating industrial piping systems, skids, tanks, or pressure equipment
- Familiarity with boilers, burners, pumps, and industrial heating systems
- Experience coordinating fabrication projects from planning and design through completion

This could be an excellent opportunity for an experienced tradesperson, fabricator, or lead hand who is ready to take the next step in their career. You do not necessarily need to have held the title of Shop Foreman before to be considered for this position. We are interested in individuals who understand their strengths, know how to apply them effectively, and can demonstrate their capabilities through the quality of their work and the way they lead others. We are looking for someone who can bridge the gap between planning and execution; someone who can sit at the table with management, contribute to the discussion, and then lead the team on the shop floor to get the job done.

What We Offer

- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
- Full-time, stable employment with a growing Alberta Company
- A varied work environment involving industrial equipment, fabrication, and mechanical projects
- The opportunity to take ownership of shop operations and make a meaningful contribution to the company
- Opportunities for professional growth and increased responsibility
- A practical, team-orientated workplace where skills, initiative, and results are recognized

How To Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume outlining their fabrication or mechanical experience, trade qualifications, and any previous leadership or supervisory responsibilites.

If you believe you have the skills, work ethic, and leadership potential to succeed in this position we encourage you to apply - even if you have not previously held a formal foreman or supervisory title.

Pay: $40.00-$70.00 per hour

Expected hours: 50.0 per week

Benefits:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Experience:

- fabrication, mechanical assembly, piping, or related trade: 5 years (required)
- Reading/interpreting fabrication drawings: 1 year (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

- 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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