Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers

NOC

72301

lay out, assemble, fabricate and maintain piping systems carrying water, steam, chemicals, fuel and other agents used in fire protection, heating, cooling, lubricating and other processes.

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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.

Main Duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:

Steamfitters and pipefitters

Read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications to determine layout requirements

Cut openings for pipe in walls, floors and ceilings using hand or power tools or machines

Select type and size of pipe required

Measure, cut, thread and bend pipe to required shape using hand and power tools

Weld, braze, cement, solder and thread joints to join pipes and fabricate sections of piping system

Install supports, valves, piping and control systems

Test system for leaks using testing equipment

Clean and maintain pipe units and fittings and flush system

Remove and replace worn components and reactivate system

May prepare cost estimates for clients.

Sprinkler system installers

Read and interpret drawings, specifications and fire codes to determine layout requirements

Install clamps, brackets and hangers to support piping system and sprinkler and fire protection equipment, using hand and power tools

Select, measure, cut, ream and thread pipe, install sprinkler heads and mount prepared pipe in supports

Join pipes and piping sections using soldering and welding equipment

Connect piping system to water mains, supply tanks, pumps, compressors and control equipment

Installs valves, alarms and associated equipment

Test system for leaks using air or liquid pressure equipment

Service and repair sprinkler system

May prepare cost estimates for clients.

Also Known As

apprentice pipefitter-steamfitter
fire protection mechanic
fire sprinkler fitter
marine pipefitter
pipefitter

sprinkler system fitter

sprinkler system installer

steamfitter

steamfitter-pipefitter

Requirements

Employment Requirements

Completion of secondary school is usually required.

Completion of a four- to five-year apprenticeship program or A combination of over five years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in steamfitting, pipefitting or sprinkler system installation is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.

Steamfitter-pipefitter trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.

Steamfitter-pipefitter (non-construction) trade certification is compulsory in Quebec.

Sprinkler system installer trade certification is compulsory in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec and Manitoba and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.

Sprinkler system installer (non-construction) trade certification is compulsory in Quebec.

Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified steamfitters-pipefitters and sprinkler system installers upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.

Provincial Regulation

Provincially Regulated: Yes
Compulsory: Yes
Red Seal: Yes

Regulation Body

Skilled Trades NB

Employment by Sex

The following graph shows the percentage of men and women working in this occupation in New Brunswick.

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2.6%

Female

97.4%

Male

Employment by age

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by age group.

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11.4%

15-24

20.3%

25-34

24.1%

35-44

16.5%

45-54

19.0%

55-64

8.9%

65+

Employment by highest level of education

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick by highest level of education achieved.

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5.1%

No Certificate, Diploma or Degree

9.0%

High School, Diploma or Equivalent

57.7%

Apprenticeship or Trades Certificate or Diploma

28.2%

College or University Below Bachelor Level

0.0%

University - Bachelor Level or Above

Employment by Industry

The following graph shows the industry groups in which the largest shares of persons working in this occupation in New Brunswick are employed. Small percentages for all top three industry groups may suggest employment for this occupation is widely distributed amongst many industry groups.

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63.6%

Construction

26.0%

Manufacturing

N/A

10.4%

All Other Industries

Employment by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the breakdown of all persons employed in this occupation in New Brunswick by which economic region they reside in.

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16.90%

Northeast

19.50%

Southeast

42.90%

Southwest

11.70%

Central

9.10%

Northwest

Economic Regions

The following map displays New Brunswick’s five economic regions. An economic region (ER) is a grouping of counties, created as a standard unit for analysis of regional economic activity across Canada.

Annual Average Salary by Economic Regions

The following graph shows the average salary of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

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$70,000

Northeast

$64,000

Southeast

$96,000

Southwest

$72,000

Central

N/A

Northwest

Economic Regions

Hourly Median Wages by Economic Regions

The following represents the median hourly wage of all persons employed in this occupation in each of New Brunswick’s five economic regions.

Salary

The following shows the average salary of everyone who worked full-time and year-round in this occupation across each of the Atlantic Provinces and nationally.

Employment Outlook

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