Mechanical engineer Jobs in Langley, BC

Pipefitter / Mechanical Technician

Specialized Field Services | Union Environment | Full-Time

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Pipefitter / Mechanical Technician to join a highly skilled team performing specialized mechanical and pipefitting work on live infrastructure. This role is ideal for a hands-on professional who enjoys challenging field work, problem-solving in real time, and working on critical systems such as hospitals and municipal water networks.

You’ll work with advanced techniques—like line freezing, hot tapping, and valve insertions—that keep essential services running while repairs and modifications are safely completed. If you thrive in dynamic environments, take pride in precision work, and value strong union support, this is a career opportunity with long-term stability and growth.

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What You’ll Be Doing

• Perform specialized pipefitting and mechanical services including:
  • Nitrogen line freezing
  • Hot tapping and line stopping
  • Valve insertions and hydrant servicing
  • HDPE pipe squeezes
  • Flange installation and bolting to specified torque values
• Work safely on live systems in hospitals, municipal infrastructure, and city water networks with minimal service disruption.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical documentation to accurately plan and carry out work.
• Install, repair, and maintain piping systems using hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot piping and mechanical issues in the field and implement effective solutions.
• Work primarily with domestic and city water systems, adapting to other materials and applications as required.
• Use service software (., ServiceTitan) to receive work orders, document completed work, and communicate job status.
• Travel from the shop to daily job sites, including out-of-town and remote locations, with paid travel time.
• Collaborate with teammates and site personnel to ensure safe, efficient job completion.
• Participate in overtime, weekend work, and travel-based assignments when required.
• Support shop operations during slower field periods by rebuilding, maintaining, and servicing equipment.
• Follow all safety procedures and use proper PPE, including work in confined spaces or at height where applicable.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, and clients about job progress and site conditions.

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What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in plumbing, pipefitting, or mechanical field service.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; heavy-duty mechanical experience is an asset.
• Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and pipefitting equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Experience installing, repairing, and maintaining piping systems.
• Basic electrical and construction knowledge to support field service work.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs and performing demanding work.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to drive standard (manual transmission) vehicles.
• Comfortable using service/dispatch software.
• Willingness to travel, work overtime, and perform occasional weekend work.

Assets & Certifications

• H2S Alive
• Confined Space certification
• First Aid certification
• Trailer endorsement or Class 1 / Class 3 license
• Experience with service cranes, lifts, or working at heights
• Rigging ticket or demonstrated rigging experience
• Union experience (UA 170 or similar)
• Comfort working in both field and shop environments

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Why Join This Team?

• Unionized position with consistent, full-time hours
• Paid travel time from the shop
• Out-of-town work includes:
  • Paid hotel accommodations
  • Daily per diem
  • Covered travel expenses
• Company-paid PPE, rain gear, and boot allowance
• End-of-year bonus
• Structured workweek (minimum 40 hours/week) with overtime opportunities
• Exposure to complex, high-impact projects across multiple regions
• Long-term career growth in a specialized, high-demand trade

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Work Environment & Schedule

Your day starts at the shop before dispatching to job sites. Work locations vary and include hospitals, municipal infrastructure, city projects, and remote sites. Travel may involve driving long distances or flying, with accommodations provided.

Typical workweeks range from 40–50 hours, with overtime and weekend work as needed. When field work slows, you’ll work in the shop rebuilding and maintaining equipment—ensuring steady employment year-round. The environment is safety-focused, hands-on, and collaborative, using professional-grade tools, service software, cranes, lifts, and rigging equipment where qualified.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Langley, BC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Langley,BC.

À propos d'Aerotek:

Nous savons qu’il est difficile de trouver du travail, et qu’il est encore plus difficile de trouver un travail enrichissant. Chaque année, Aerotek met en contact plus de 180 000 travailleurs de l’industrie légère et de métiers spécialisés avec plus de 14 000 employeurs, aidant ainsi nos travailleurs à naviguer dans un marché du travail en constante évolution et à trouver des emplois qui correspondent à leurs objectifs, à leurs compétences et à leurs centres d’intérêt. Depuis 1983, nous offrons une variété de possibilités de carrière dans l’industrie nord-américaine, soit des affectations à court terme dans les entreprises du Fortune 500 où vous pouvez développer vos compétences, soit des possibilités à long terme où vous pouvez jouer un rôle important en relevant les défis des entreprises en matière de construction, de fabrication et d’entretien. Notre équipe de plus de 1 500 recruteurs chevronnés, répartis dans plus de 250 bureaux, travaille sans relâche pour permettre à notre main-d’œuvre de s’épanouir. Permettez-nous de nous montrer à la hauteur de vos défis et de mettre à l’épreuve notre philosophie « Notre monde nous tient à cœur » au fur et à mesure que votre carrière évolue.

Aerotek offre un salaire hebdomadaire, des avantages sociaux y compris des soins médicaux, des soins dentaires et des soins de la vue, ainsi qu’un programme d’aide aux employés et un programme de rabais.

La société souscrit au principe d’égalité d’accès à l’emploi et examinera toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, de l’origine nationale, du statut de vétéran, de handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité de genre, de l’information génétique ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, employee assistance and discount programs.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.