Pipe Welders

Job description

These individuals install and repair piping in installations containing steam, air, or gas under pressure. They are employed in the oil, gas, and mining industries. They also work for specialized construction contractors.

Environment

Controlled ambient temperature
Climatic conditions
Equipment, machinery, tools
Hazardous chemical
Odours
Nontoxic dust
Radiation
Uncontrolled ambient temperature
Hazardous workplaces
Noise
Fire, steam, hot surfaces
Electricity
Falling objects

Main tasks

Read and interpret pressure vessel plans.
Prepare, cut, and weld pipes.
Clean and prepare surfaces to be welded.
Repair pressure vessel components.
Comply with safety and quality standards and regulations.

Advancement and mobility

Qualified High Pressure Welders receive a Red Seal endorsement upon successful completion of the Interprovincial Standards Examination.
Experience leads to supervisory positions.

Training and requirements

Formation

Most training programs are offered in French only.

Secondary

STC in soudage semi-automatique GMAW et FCAW

Code : 4250

Also required

Occupation Certificate of Competence required to work on construction sites.

Sometimes required

A Class A Pressure Welder Certificate may be required.

WAP

This occupation is targeted by a Workplace Apprenticeship Program

Welder

Main skills and characteristics

Skills

Operations and control
Critical thought
Information processing
Reading comprehension
Result evaluation

Abilities

Hand-arm stability
Near vision
Limb coordination
Control accuracy
Awareness of issues

Visualization
Manual dexterity
Selective attention
Static muscle power
Information organization
Depth perception
Oral comprehension
Digital dexterity
Core strength
Verbal skills
Deductive reasoning
Speech recognition

More Less abilities

Knowledge and attributes

Autonomy
Sense of responsibility
Capacity to work in a team
Versatility
Rigour
Attention to detail
Respect standards and regulations
Sense of observation
Knowledge of buildings and construction
Knowledge of mechanics

Interests

Make, build, install
Work manually

Personality profiles (RIASEC)

Realistic: People with this profile prefer carrying out concrete tasks and being physically involved in what they do.
Investigative: People with this profile prefer relying on theoretical knowledge before acting. They like observation, analysis and problem solving.
Enterprising: People with this profile prefer having responsibilities, influencing others and responding to challenges.