Carpenter General Foreman (Cooling Tower)

Brown & Root Industrial Services; Velasco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a skilled foreman to oversee crews performing form work for metal, wood, and related fixtures. The role requires reading blueprints, laying out structures, and ensuring accurate fabrication and installation per design specifications.

You will lead on-site activities, supervise subcontractors, and enforce safety rules. Candidates should have construction experience, the ability to work at heights, and competence with common hand tools and measurements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; prior field experience preferred.
• Knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures in a field.
• Follows instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform duties.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

• Builds and erects formwork per blueprints or instructions.
• Selects and transports materials to the job site.
• Prepares layout and marks cutting lines on materials.
• Measures and cuts timber using basic hand tools.
• Ensures accuracy using transit, plumb bob, square and level.
• Operates hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Rigs materials and handles equipment.
• Observes safety rules and project requirements.

Skills

Precision

Measurement

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Follow directions

Work at heights

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Freeport , TX

Location State

Texas

Location Country

United States

Job Title

Country

United States

Job 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%)

State

Texas

Job Description

Summary

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.