Cooling Tower Carpenter

brownandrootexternal; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance and AD&D

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks skilled carpenters to construct, assemble and install formwork for concrete structures on-site. You will interpret blueprints, lay out forms, and coordinate with the crew to ensure precise dimensions and safe completion of tasks.

The role requires experience with form construction, use of carpentry hand tools, and adherence to safety protocols. Wet conditions, heights and physical work are involved, with opportunities for career progression and training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of common concepts, practices, and procedures in carpentry.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions and work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Builds and erects formwork for concrete structures.
• Examines blueprints and plans to determine materials and dimensions.
• Loads, hauls, and lays out job materials at the site.
• Measures and marks materials for cutting; uses hand tools to shape components.
• Assembles form panels, braces, and supports for concrete pours.
• Operates hand and power tools safely and according to procedure.
• Maintains safety and project rules; supports Foreman as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Read instructions

Independent work

Leadership (Leadman role)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Transit

Measuring tape

Saws

Chisels

Levels

Squares

Hammer

Pry bars

Job description

JOB STEP

• 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.
• Certified Journeyman - Requires attainment of NCCER certifications written and/or practical.
• Leadman - Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers in work crew, providing assistance to Foreman, while working in the capacity of a journeyman.

SUMMARY

Constructs, fabricates, installs and dismantles form work of fixtures of metal, wood and other accessories.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Builds cooling tower structures utilizing the necessary tools and materials needed to complete the tasks assigned.
• 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.

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 do not typically require exercising independent judgment. 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%)

EEO Statement

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.