Oct 13, 2026

Pipefitter Journeyman

Job Description

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)

Per Diem (if eligible): $175.00 per day worked

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

Other Incentives:

Health Benefits

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

Should you require assistance during the application process, please contact us at DPRecruiting@pcl.com  with the position and location you are interested in. Or call our main number at 281-241-3936 Open Monday through Friday 7:00 to 4:00

PAY

$40.00- $42.00

PER DIEM

$175.00

HOURS

5x10