Job description Gas Fitter near Halifax (NS)
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Find out what work is like for a gas fitter in Canada. This work description is applicable to all Gas fitters (NOC 72302).

Gas fitters

Description

Gas fitters install, inspect, repair and maintain gas lines and gas equipment such as meters, regulators and heating units in residential, commercial and industrial establishments. They are employed by gas utility companies and gas servicing companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

Work week duration

Gas fitters usually work between 35 to 40 hours per week.
Between 35 to 40 hours

Job duties

Here are some of the main activities and tasks that Gas fitters have to perform, and some of the physical demands they involve:

  • Study drawings and specifications to determine the layout of the installation and materials required
  • Measure and mark reference points for installation of gas lines and equipment
  • Install and maintain gas meters and regulators and gas lines between gas unit and gas meter
  • Install, maintain and service gas heating units and their components, such as burners, valves and automatic controls
  • Test and replace defective equipment or components
  • Test and adjust control mechanisms and check pipes and piping connections for gas leaks using gas detecting devices
  • Attend to gas escape calls and assist in the investigation of gas fires and explosions
  • Prepare reports on work performed and condition of facilities
  • Advise clients regarding standards, safety features and maintenance of gas units and systems
  • Convert motor vehicles or appliances to use natural gas fuels
  • May repair and service gas appliances and related equipment.

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  • Handling material manually
  • Standing
  • Bending or twisting the body
  • Making repetitive motions

Physical demands

Physical demands are the physical activities that the job requires the worker to do. Physical demands are selected according to the likeliness that workers will have to perform them for at least half of the time they spend at work.

Workplaces and employers

Here are the typical workplaces where Gas fitters are employed and some of their main characteristics:

  • Gas servicing companies
  • Gas utility companies

Work environment Help - Physical Work Environment

  • Standard safety equipment
  • Outside, exposed to weather
  • Indoors, environmentally controlled
  • Dangerous chemical substances
  • Extreme temperatures
  • Hazardous equipment, machinery, tools
  • Indoors, not environmentally controlled
  • In an enclosed vehicle or equipment
  • Extremely bright or inadequate lighting

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  • Somewhat close (e.g. share office)

Work environment

The work environment refers to the physical setting in which people work. The characteristics and conditions of the work environment are selected according to the likeliness that workers will be exposed to them at least once a week.

Physical proximity from others

Physical proximity from others refers to the physical distance between individuals in the workplace. The likeliness that the job requires to perform tasks while being physically close to other people is rated on a scale with 3 levels: "Somewhat close", "Close" and "Very close".

Related job titles

Here are some other related job titles that are found in the same occupational category (NOC 72302), and a list of similar occupations:

  • gas fitter
  • gas fitter apprentice
  • gas servicer
  • gas technician
  • industrial gas fitter-tester

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Similar occupations

This section lists other occupations that are part of the same broad occupational category as Gas fitters in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). These occupations involve similar core qualifications but involve different responsibilities. To see more similar occupations, use the Job Transition Tool.

Sources Occupational and Skills Information System & National Occupational Classification

Labour Market Information Survey
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