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
Also required
- Occupation Certificate of Competence required to work on construction sites.
Sometimes required
- A Class A Pressure Welder Certificate may be required.
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
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.
Appellation d’emploi liée (à traduire)
Welders and related machine operators (CNP 72106)
Skill type
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
Last update: January 29, 2026
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