Cooling Tower Carpenter

Brown-and-Root-Industrial-Services; Addis (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Root in Louisiana is seeking a Journeyman Carpenter with documented field experience. You will read blueprints, plan layouts, select materials, and construct stairs, forms, scaffolds, and supports on site.

You must be able to lift heavy materials, work at heights, operate carpentry hand and power tools, and follow safety and supervisor instructions to deliver quality workmanship on schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; may have years of field experience.
• Familiarity with concepts, practices and procedures in construction/ carpentry.
• Performs tasks under supervision following guidelines.
• Reports to supervisor/manager.

Responsibilities

• Build wooden structures such as stairs, scaffolds, forms, and supports per blueprints or instructions.
• Examine blueprints or plans to determine materials and dimensions.
• Load, transport and organize job materials to the site.
• Layout forms or fixtures using lines and grades.
• Measure and mark materials; cut to size with saws and chisels.
• Verify structure accuracy with transit, plumb bob, square and level.
• Operate carpentry hand and power tools; install nails, braces and hardware.
• Construct forms, chutes and frame systems for concrete pours.
• Erect scaffolding, ladders, rails, and walkways; ensure safety.
• Follow safety rules and project guidelines.

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• - Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• - Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• - Plan work and select proper tools.
• - Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• - Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• - Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• - 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 do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. 1. Strength:
   a. Standing 60% Walking 20% Sitting 20%
   b. Lifting 50 lb.
   Carrying 50 lb.
   Pushing 70 ft-lb.
   Pulling 70 ft-lb.
2. 2. Climbing F
   Balancing F
3. 3. Stooping O
   Kneeling O
   Crouching O
   Crawling O
   Reaching C
   Handling C
   Fingering F

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

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

State

Louisiana

Job Description

SUMMARY Journeyman - Typically 3 years and above documented field experience in chosen craft discipline with ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently.

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.