Posted 8 days ago
Shop Supervisor
@ Canadian Plains Energy Services
Estevan, Saskatchewan
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Overview
Canadian Plains Energy Services is hiring a Shop Supervisor to lead its shop fabrication team, combining hands-on technical work with supervision of welders and support staff. The role covers pipe and structural steel fabrication, hydrotest assembly, material handling and production planning. The posting asks for 40+ hours per week and a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and lead welders and support staff
- Plan and coordinate daily production activities
- Operate and oversee fabrication equipment
- Assemble piping for hydrotest
- Receive materials and load delivery trailers
Requirements summary:
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
- Journeyman Pipefitter
- Reading isometric drawings and P&IDs
- Forklift certification an asset
- Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Manufacturing & production |
| Management experience | 2+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Plant or factory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | Journeyman Pipefitter, Forklift certification |
| Background checks | drug and alcohol |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Wellness, Transit support |
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Canadian Plains Energy Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
Job description
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Shop Supervisor to lead our shop Fabrication team. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership skills to oversee fabrication teams, maintain high production standards, and ensure safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of pipe fabrication and structural steel fabrication and a proven track record in manufacturing supervision.
Core Accountabilities
EXPECTED HOURS: ~50 per week
BENEFITS:
We are seeking an experienced Shop Supervisor to lead our shop Fabrication team. This role combines hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership skills to oversee fabrication teams, maintain high production standards, and ensure safety and efficiency. The ideal candidate will bring deep knowledge of pipe fabrication and structural steel fabrication and a proven track record in manufacturing supervision.
Core Accountabilities
- Supervise and lead a team of welders and support staff in a fast-paced fabrication environment.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate daily production activities to meet project deadlines.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate staff, ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to safety standards.
- Operate and oversee the use of equipment including telehandler, skid steer, band saws, bevellers, CNC cutting equipment, robotic welder and plasma cutters.
- Assemble piping for hydrotest.
- Receive and organize materials
- Coordinate loading of trailers for deliveries.
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement process improvements.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and industry standards.
- Maintain accurate records of production output, materials, and maintenance activities.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
- Strong mechanical knowledge and experience with fabrication and hydrotesting.
- Proficient in reading and interpreting isometric drawings and P&IDs.
- Experience with preparation and fit-up in welding shop.
- Forklift experience and certification an asset.
- Superior leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Journeyman Pipefitter.
- Proven ability to manage workflow, maintain structure, and meet deadlines under pressure.
- High attention to detail, good judgment, and the ability to react quickly to production needs.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.
- 40+ hours per week
- Standing, walking, and lifting regularly
- Fast-paced environment requiring manual dexterity, repetitive tasks, and extended periods of standing
- Competitive Wages
- Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage – premiums fully paid
- RRSP Program
- Long-Term Disability Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Educational Assistance Program
- Free On-Site Parking
EXPECTED HOURS: ~50 per week
BENEFITS:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
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