Boilermaker Apprentice - No Trees, TX

Turner Industries; Notrees (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries in No Trees, TX, is seeking mechanically inclined apprentices to support the Oxy Stratos facility. The role involves assisting skilled workers, handling dirt/groundwork, concrete and material handling, and learning crane and rigging tasks. A pre-employment screening and safety PPE compliance are required; background checks apply. This is a local, on-site opportunity.

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• Pre-Employment qualification test if applicable.
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to health or safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist skilled workers with their duties and perform various tasks.
• Read and sign off on JSA prior to starting shift.
• Digs, spreads and levels dirt and gravel; touch up paint; pour and spread concrete or asphalt.
• Move materials and assist with tools and equipment, including welding prep and rigging.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment at all times; follow supervisor directions.

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Welding machine setup

Crane operation (certified)

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

Turner Industries is seeking mechanically inclined apprentices to support the newly built Oxy Stratos facility in No Trees, TX.

• NO PER DIEM, IDEAL FOR LOCAL CANDIDATES
• Successful candidates must be able to pass Background and Drug/Health Screen Checks

General Job Description

This position is responsible for assisting skilled workers in performing their assigned duties and performing a large variety of other duties. Non-exempt role; Reports to the Foreman; Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Functional Requirements

Read and sign off on JSA prior to starting shift, Employee may perform one or more of the following duties: digs, spreads and levels dirt and gravel, touch up paint, pour and spread concrete, asphalt, gravel or other materials, handle building materials, fix flats and change out tires on trailers and mobile equipment, lifts and carries materials such as pipe and fittings throughout the facility, Helps with tools and equipment such as welding machine set up, rigging for the crane, tightening headstock etc., If certified may be required to operate the crane, May be transferred from task to task as the project progresses to completion, Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times, Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Qualification Standards

• High school or equivalent
• Preferably six (6) months of experience in specified skill
• Able to focus on task at hand without being distracted
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Pre-Employment qualification test if applicable
• Job site "Personal Protective Equipment" requirements (hearing protection, safety glasses, long sleeve shirt, gloves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Physical Involvement

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; typing /data entry; stepstool use; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Mental Involvement

May be required to do the following: follow set procedures and standards; follow oral/or written directions; knowledge of federal, state and company standards and regulations; ability to read and write; ability to recognize and report safety hazards etc.; interpret written plans and blueprints; applying basic mathematical skills; planning work and selecting proper tools; comparing and understanding differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects; picturing and evaluating solid objects from drawing or diagrams using standards that can be measured or checked; ability to communicate with others effectively; ability to work in a team and get along with others; ability to learn new tasks; remember processes, maintain focus, and complete tasks; ability to remain calm under pressure; manage time and expectations across multiple projects; ensure that work is done in a consistent manner and in compliance with directions

Work Environment Factors

• Location: industrial maintenance and construction sites, pipe fabrication facility
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site: uneven ground level; obstructed pathways; work performed at low and/or high elevations; work performed in confined areas
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site: predominantly outdoor climate; may be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather, excessive humidity, rain, etc.; various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.; potential exposure to chemical substances

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.