Summary Fire Protection Piping Installer in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region
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Find key facts and figures about working as a fire protection piping installer. The following information is applicable to all Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers (NOC 72301).

Description

Steamfitters and pipefitters lay out, assemble, fabricate, maintain, troubleshoot and repair piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals and fuel in heating, cooling, lubricating and other process piping systems. Sprinkler system installers fabricate, install, test, maintain and repair water, foam, carbon dioxide and dry chemical sprinkler systems in buildings for fire protection purposes. Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers are employed in maintenance departments of factories, plants and similar establishments, and by pipefitting and sprinkler system contractors, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

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Requirements

College or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.

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Wages

$41.00/hour

Median wage in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

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Prospects

Limited

The job prospects are limited in the Vancouver Island and Coast Region

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Jobs

32 jobs

advertised in British Columbia

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Competencies

  • Setting Up
  • Repairing
  • Time Management
  • Quality Control Testing
  • Operation Monitoring of Machinery and Equipment

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