ABOUT US:

Startec Thermal and Process builds modular process, refrigeration, and rotating equipment packages for Energy Transition and carbon reduction projects.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Startec Compression & Process is hiring a Pipe Spool Fabrication Shop Supervisor for our Shepard Shop at 9423 Shepard Rd SE, Calgary, AB.

This role leads the spooling team in the shop, assigns work, keeps materials moving, and makes sure pipe spools are built safely, on time, and to the right quality standards. You’ll be working 10 hour shifts each day, for 4 days in a week.

BEHAVIORAL ASSESSMENT:

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WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Lead daily spooling work and assign tasks.
Review isometrics, P&IDs, GAs, redlines, and fabrication drawings.
Coordinate with Production, QC, Safety, Shipping & Receiving, and shop supervisors.
Keep materials, drawings, and equipment ready before work starts.
Track progress, solve shop issues, and communicate schedule or material problems early.
Support safety requirements, shift handovers, and apprentice coaching.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Journeyperson certificate in Pipefitting, Welding.
5+ years of spooling, pipe fabrication, or shop production experience required.
Experience supervising a spooling or fabrication team.
Strong ability to read isometrics, P&IDs, GAs, redlines, and blueprints.
Oil and gas, compression/process package, or modular fabrication experience required.
Alberta B Pressure Welder certificate preferred.
Good understanding of shop safety, Alberta OHS, welding procedures, quality checks, and production flow.
Clear communicator who can lead crews and solve problems in a busy shop.

We offer competitive wages, training, flexible, dynamic, and exciting work environment.

We thank you for your application and interest in our organization. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the company

Startec designs, manufactures, and services compression, processing, and refrigeration systems across North America. It acts as an integrated engineering equipment fabricator that specializes in modular design and packaging of process, refrigeration, and rotating equipment, delivering turnkey solutions. Startec Service handles field refrigeration and HVAC challenges, installation, and maintenance for cold storage, meat packing, food processing, and recreational ice facilities in Western Canada. Its goal is to provide customized, reliable refrigeration and processing systems by integrating engineering, fabrication, and on-site service to meet clients’ specific needs.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Calgary, Canada

Founded

1976

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What believers are saying

Startec acquired Terravest Renewables on May 19, 2026, expanding RNG capabilities.
Startec partnered with Azolla Hydrogen in August 2026 for onsite hydrogen production units.
Startec opened new Edmonton space and headquarters operations in 2026, signaling growth.

What critics are saying

Aurora ransomware claimed exfiltration on May 12, 2026; payroll and customer files surfaced.
Stolen TLS keys and internal CA material threaten Startec.ca trust and operations immediately.
Oil-and-gas concentration still matters; U.S. demand exposure cannot offset a major breach.

What makes Startec unique

Startec has 50 years building modular gas-processing and refrigeration systems in Calgary.
Startec vertically integrates engineering, fabrication, construction, and service across North America.
Startec serves energy transition niches: RNG, hydrogen, CO2, helium, and flare capture.

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