Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Construction
• Industrial
• Pipeline construction (large diameter)

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Select type of insulation required
• Instruct apprentices
• 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

Credentials

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
• Construction Safety Training Systems (CSTS) Certificate
• Hydrogen Sulphide Awareness (H2S) Certificate

Apprenticeship training

• Level one apprenticeship training
• Level two apprenticeship training
• Level three apprenticeship training
• Level four apprenticeship training

Experience and specialization

Types of systems

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

Area of specialization

• Custom fabrication and layout
• Cladding

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• 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

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance

Other benefits

• On-site amenities
• Other benefits