Journeyman Pipefitter

Journeyman Pipefitter

Field Operations — North Dakota

WRG is a family of self-performing civil construction companies, including Rice Lake and Rice Lake West. We build water and wastewater treatment infrastructure, heavy civil, and commercial projects throughout the Upper Mid-West and Mountain West regions — and we're known for giving our people real responsibility, early.

Journeyman Pipe fitters are responsible for laying out, fabricating, assembling, installing, and maintaining piping systems on water and wastewater treatment plant construction projects, ensuring all work meets project specifications, applicable codes, and safety standards.

• Lay out, fabricate, assemble, and install piping systems (steel, PVC, ductile iron, and other materials) according to blueprints, isometric drawings, and specifications
• Cut, thread, groove, weld, and solder pipe using appropriate tools and techniques
• Install valves, pumps, meters, and other piping system components
• Perform pressure testing and leak checks on installed piping systems
• Read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs (piping and instrumentation diagrams), and isometric drawings
• Coordinate with millwrights, foremen, and other trades to ensure proper sequencing of installation work
• Troubleshoot and repair piping systems as needed
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards

High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a registered Pipefitter apprenticeship program required for Journeyman status.

Minimum 4–6 years of pipe fitting experience, with current Journeyman certification/card required. Experience with water or wastewater treatment plant piping systems is a plus, but not required.

• Pipe fabrication, threading, grooving, welding, and soldering techniques
• Reading blueprints, P&IDs, and isometric drawings
• Pressure testing and leak detection methods
• Safety protocols for pipe fitting, rigging, and confined space work

Not typically required. Basic familiarity with a tablet or mobile device for daily reporting is a plus.

Detail-oriented, safety-conscious, able to work independently and as part of a crew, and physically able to meet the demands of the job.

Mechanical Foreman / Superintendent.

Compensation range: $30- $40, commensurate with experience

Per diem: $100/day

Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and paid holidays.

The culture at Water Resources Group focuses on safety, integrity, and quality. Employees are the company's greatest asset, and every effort is made to cultivate a good work-life balance and family-focused atmosphere.

Water Resources Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. WRG does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by country, regional, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities will be accommodated if you are unable to apply online.

No unsolicited resumes or phone inquiries from agencies, thank you.