Pipefitter Journeyman

Description


ABOUT US

Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,300 team members, delivering complex projects across healthcare, semiconductor, higher education, sports, hospitality, and other specialized markets. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we have grown for more than a century and operate throughout Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

What Makes Okland Different?

We Create Remarkable Experiences

We believe how we build is just as important as what we build, and we approach every relationship with care. From clients and trade partners to team members and communities, we focus on creating experiences that earn trust.


We Share Success

Okland combines the stability of family ownership with employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. This unique structure provides the long-term perspective, and values-driven leadership that have guided our company for generations, while giving team members the opportunity to share the success they help create.

We Build Better Together

Our culture is rooted in accountability, humility, and excellence. We challenge the status quo, empower problem-solving, and trust our teams to take ownership and act. We learn from one another and work toward shared goals to deliver meaningful work with lasting impact. We invest in the next generation of construction talent through apprenticeships, internships, and scholarships for our communities. By expanding access for women, underrepresented groups, and families of our craft workforce who are first-generation college students, we strengthen the future of construction.


ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY


If you take pride in leading from the front, driving results through teamwork, and upholding the highest standards of safety and quality, we want to talk to you. As a Pipefitter Journeyman, you'll bring hands-on expertise to complex projects in semiconductor, industrial, and high-purity piping environments. You'll oversee crews installing stainless steel, carbon steel, and plastic piping systems (including PVDF, PP, and PVC), ensuring precision, efficiency, and accountability on every task. You'll thrive in this role if you're a natural leader who values collaboration, believes in doing the job right the first time, and finds fulfillment in mentoring others to reach their full potential.


YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

• Lead and supervise crews of pipefitters and apprentices on active construction projects.
• Plan and organize daily work to meet production and schedule goals.
• Interpret isometrics, P&IDs, and construction drawings accurately.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, and tools for optimal workflow.
• Inspect layout, fit-up, and installation to meet specifications and cleanliness standards.
• Communicate effectively with superintendents, QA/QC, and safety teams.
• Track crew hours, materials, and progress; report updates to project leadership.
• Promote and enforce all company and site safety policies.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Adhere to strict site safety standards.
• Ability to work long hours as necessary
• Ability to move in and around confined, clutter-filled, and uneven areas.

YOU ARE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE

• 5+ years of pipefitting experience, with 2+ years in a journeyman or lead role.
• NCCER Certification a plus
• Experience in semiconductor or high-purity piping environments.
• Familiarity with plastic piping systems (PVDF, PP, PVC) and fusion processes.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and drive field productivity.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and P&IDs.
• Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• OSHA 30 and cleanroom experience preferred.

WHAT WE OFFER

Culture & Recognition

Consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

Pay, Ownership & Retirement

Weekly pay, competitive salary and bonus incentives, ESOP employee ownership, and an industry-leading 401(k) with a 6% employer match.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Free healthcare plan option plus medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid parental leave, financial wellness tools, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health support.

Perks & Projects

Rewards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, paid work anniversary sabbaticals, and award-winning projects recognized by AIA, ENR, and AGC.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

EEO STATEMENT

Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.

VISA & SPONSORSHIP

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B Status, O -1, CPT, OT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.