Carpenter General Foreman (Cooling Tower)

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Freeport (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services in Freeport, Texas is seeking a skilled carpenter to oversee field crew in constructing, fabricating, installing and dismantling concrete formwork and related wood fixtures. You will read blueprints, measure, cut, and assemble forms, ensuring accuracy and safety at height.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and prior carpentry experience. The role offers full-time hours with competitive benefits and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.
• Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Builds wooden structures, such as stairs, concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to blueprints.
• Examines blueprints or building plans to determine material requirements and dimensions.
• Selects, loads, and hauls job material to the work site.
• Prepares layout of form or fixture to be fabricated using lines or grades.
• Measures boards, timbers, or plywood and marks cutting lines; shapes materials to required sizes.
• Verifies accuracy of structure with transit, plumb bob, square and level.
• Uses carpentry hand tools including hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, and saws.
• Erects frame work for structures and installs ladders, handrails, and platforms.
• Constructs forms, chutes, and aligns form panels for pouring concrete and grout.
• Fits and nails sheathing on outer walls and roofs; sets and braces anchor bolts.

Skills

Precision

Measurement

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Oral and written directions

Working at heights

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Carpentry hand tools

Power tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

#26-2757

Freeport, Texas, United States

77541

Full-Time/Part Time

Regular Full-Time

Job Description

SUMMARY
Oversees a crew(s) in construction, fabrication, installation and dismantling of form work of fixtures of metal, wood and other accessories.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Builds wooded structures, such as stairs, concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to blueprints, or oral instructions, and lays out and installs partitions and cabinet work.
• Examines blueprints, sketches or building plans for to determine material required and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.
• Selects, loads, and hauls job material to work site.
• Prepares layout of form or fixture to be fabricated using lines or grades.
• Measures boards, timbers, or plywood using square, measuring tape and ruler and marks cutting lines on materials using pencil and scriber. Shapes materials to required sizes using saws, chisels, and planes.
• Verifies accuracy of structure with transit, plumb bob, square and level.
• Uses carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable, wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars.
• Nails cleats (braces) across boards to construct concrete-supporting forms.
• Braces forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls.
• Erects frame work for structures and lays sub-flooring.
• Cuts and assembles timbers to build trestles and cofferdams.
• Erects scaffolding for buildings and other structures and installs ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
• Constructs forms, chutes, and aligns form panels for pouring concrete and grout.
• Fits and installs pre-fabricated window frames, doors, weather stripping interior and exterior trim and finished hardware.
• Fits and nails sheathing on outer walls and roofs of buildings. Sets and braces anchor bolts.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities with tools and equipment.
• Ability to tie rebar.
• Operation of electric and pneumatic tools.
• May rig materials.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Work within precise standards of accuracy.
• Rate information using standards which can be measured or checked.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Observe flat drawings or diagrams and understand how they would look as solid objects.
• Apply basic mathematical skills.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Work at heights without fear.

QUALIFICATIONS
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions typically require some independetn judgement and decions making on completion of projects and other job duties. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Strength:
a. Standing 70%
Walking 20%
Sitting 10%
b. Lifting 40 lb.
Carrying 40 lb.
Pushing NP
Pulling NP

2. Climbing F
Balancing F

3. Stooping F
Kneeling O
Crouching F
Crawling O
Reaching C
Handling C
Fingering C

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)F Frequently (34-66%)C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.