Pipefitter Full Time

Your Job

Koch Fertilizer Canada, ULC is looking for a Pipefitter to join our team in Brandon, Manitoba to contribute to the organizations value creation capabilities.

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

Based in Brandon, Manitoba, Koch Fertilizer Canada ULC’s (KFCU) operations have been producing agricultural fertilizer products since 1967. 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. At KFCU, our fundamental commitment to safety, health and environmental stewardship drives all our processes.

A subsidiary of Koch Industries Inc., one of the world’s largest private companies, Koch Fertilizer’s global operations leverage Principle-Based Management® to create long-term value for customers and society. By focusing on long-term value creation, we promote a challenging and rewarding environment for our professional and highly respected employees.

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

Physical Requirements:

• 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
• Valid Class Five (5) driver’s license

What Will Put You Ahead

• At least 1 (one) year of working experience
• Previous supervisory experience

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 Company, Koch Ag & Energy Solutions (KAES) is a global provider of value-added solutions for the agriculture, turf and ornamental, energy and chemical markets. From agriculture to energy, KAES makes things grow better with plant nutrient and biological technologies. Our team of innovators unleash their potential while developing the technologies that feed and power the world.

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.