Pipe Insulator

Employer

Arrowhead Industrial Insulators Ltd.

Languages

English

Education

No degree, certificate or diploma

Work site environment

Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction
• Maintenance
• Industrial
• Pipeline construction (large diameter)

Tasks

• Select type of insulation required
• Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools
• Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods
• Install vapour barriers and fire-retardant materials
• Fabricate and apply removable insulation pads and covers

Supervision

Insulators

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Insulator Trade Certification
• Insulator Red Seal Certificate
• First Aid Certificate
• Driver's License
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate
• Insulator (heat and frost) Trade Certification
• Fall Arrest Protection Training Course
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate

Types of systems

• Steam and condensate process lines
• Vessels and boilers
• Towers and heat exchangers

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication and layout
• Cladding

Security and safety

Driver's validity licence check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Handling heavy loads
• Standing for extended periods
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Steel-toed safety boots
• Hard hat

Screening questions

• Are you available for the advertised start date?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

Experience an asset

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Supports social and labour market integration of newcomers and/or refugees (for example: facilitating access to community resources, language training, skills training, etc.)
• Recruits newcomers and/or refugees who were displaced by a conflict or a natural disaster (for example: Ukraine, Afghanistan, etc.)
• Offers mentorship programs that pair newcomers and/or refugees with experienced employees
• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Veterans

• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for Veterans

Support for Indigenous people

• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people
• Offers mentorship, coaching and/or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers
• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Supports for visible minorities

Offers mentorship programs that pair members of visible minorities with experienced employees