Pipefitter Journeyman

PCL Construction; Ray (ND); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Advancement opportunities

NCCER certification opportunity

Apprentice/Training programs

Job summary

PCL Construction is hiring a Pipefitter Journeyman at the Bison Generation Power Station in Ray, North Dakota. You will work with a team to install piping systems, interpret drawings, and maintain safety and quality on site.

The role requires a minimum 48+ years? of craft experience, pre-employment DISA drug testing, and OSHA 10/30 or Safety Essentials certification. Pay is $40.00–$42.00 per hour, with a 5x10 schedule and opportunities for advancement and NCCER certification.

Qualifications

• Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test required (DISA).
• Minimum 48+ verifiable work experience within craft.
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30 OR Safety Essentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely use hand & power tools and operate as required by project and client standards.
• Interpret piping isometrics, P&IDs and drawings to determine layout and orientation of piping components.
• Plan installation sequences to avoid obstructions and coordinate with team for safe execution.
• Assist supervisor with project paperwork and quality/safety documentation as needed.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to Pipefitter Helpers or Laborers when required.
• Support health, safety, environmental and quality programs on site.

Skills

Math basics

Piping systems knowledge

Tool handling

Education

OSHA 10/30 Safety Essentials

Tools

Oxygen/acetylene torch equipment

Pipe beveling equipment

Pipe threading equipment

Job description

Pipefitter Journeyman - Ray, North Dakota (JobNumber: 588162)

The future you want is within reach.

At PCL, we build the places where life happens and find camaraderie in the process. We're a community of builders committed to building better communities. That's why we're always looking ahead, and not just to the next project or what's next in our industry.

We are currently hiring at our Bison Generation Power Station in Ray, North Dakota!

Position Hiring: Pipefitter Journeyman

Pay Rate: $40.00 - $42.00 (based on certification)

Work Schedule: 5x10's (subject to change)

Other Incentives

• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunity to advance with Company
• become PCL Certified and earn vacation time, mileage pay from project to project and increased wages
• get NCCER certified within craft trade while working at PCL (applies to specific craft trade)
• helpers enroll in Apprenticeship program and advance in craft trade

Job Responsibilities

• Safe use of hand & power tools (trained and proficient to operate as required by PCL, the manufacturer, client and or government requirements).
• Work safely always and promote safety to others around you.
• Accountable for all personal and assigned company tools and project materials.
• Strong working knowledge of and experience working with piping systems.
• Interpret and understand piping isometrics, orthographic, P&ID's, technical drawings, and specifications to determine the proper layout, configuration, and orientation of piping components.
• Plans sequence of installation to avoid obstructions and activities of other construction workers, and coordinate with others in the area to ensure activities are safe.
• Assist supervisor as needed in assuring all required PCL and client documents, forms and other paperwork is completed accurately and obtain approvals as necessary. Examples include Quality and Safety documents.
• Must be willing to provide guidance and on-the-job training and mentoring to others, such as Pipefitter Helper or Laborers.
• Participate in all health, safety, environmental and quality programs and processes.
• Conduct oneself as a Role Model when representing PCL all project and client personnel, coworkers, other contractors and subs, and the community.
• Sufficient math knowledge and skills as related to the job tasks. Basically, ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately, and apply such formulas related to pipefitting.
• Working knowledge of safe rigging and materials lifting practices and methods.
• Able to set up and use oxygen/acetylene torch equipment, as well as pipe beveling and threading equipment.
• Knowledge of control valves, check valves, and relief valves related to the removal, handling, and proper installation.
• Be able to assemble and disassemble piping systems during construction, maintenance, or repair projects. They may need to remove and replace damaged pipes, valves, or fittings.
• Possess a general knowledge of hydrostatic, pneumatic and leak testing of piping systems as well as visual inspection of work.
• Able to install and remove blinds for isolating fixed equipment and / or piping for performing testing or making tie ins.
• Knowledge of the proper methods to pre-heat various materials/alloys in preparation for cutting, welding, and post-weld treatment.

Site Access Requirements

• DISA- Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol test
• Must have minimal of 48+ verifiable work experience within craft
• OSHA 10, OSHA 30 OR Safety Essentials

PCL is an innovative, safety-oriented company comprised of people who find passion in their profession and take pride in doing great work every day. Our work powers the infrastructure and utilities that are essential to daily life and our projects are the scene of vacations, careers, education and healing. We are consistently ranked among the best companies to work for because we are committed to supporting and developing our teams.

The PCL Companies celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating equitable opportunities and an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We make employment-related decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability or veteran status.

Together, we can build success and a better future. Let's get started!

JobPosting: Sep 21, 2026

ClosingDate: Ongoing

PrimaryLocation: United States-North Dakota-Ray