Cooling Tower Technician 1 (CTT1)

International Cooling Tower, Inc.; Deer Park (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem pay

Job summary

International Cooling Tower, Inc. is seeking a field technician for traveling assignments across multiple plants to install mechanical equipment such as motors, fans, gear boxes, and shafts with precise alignment.

You will read plans, plan tasks with Foreman, and lead small crews while preparing layouts and selecting materials. The role requires working outdoors in all weather, frequent travel, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years in field cooling tower construction.
• 1 year (minimum) Cooling Tower Technician 2 in cooling tower construction.
• Must pass level 1 DISA background
• Must pass drug & hair follicle

Responsibilities

• Installs mechanical equipment including motors, fans, gear boxes and fan shafts with proper alignment.
• Reads blue prints, sketches, or building plans; liaises with Foreman to plan tasks.
• Selects lumber, hardware and materials for the job.
• Erects framework and fits cooling tower material as needed.
• Performs daily and weekly Safety meetings and supports site safety.
• Projects last 3-6 weeks; travel between plants is required.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Math skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

1-3 years field cooling tower construction

Cooling Tower Technician 2 (1 year)

Tools

Rigging certification

Forklift certification

Man lift certification

OSHA training

Job description

Description

Responsibilities

• Installs mechanical equipment including: motors, fans, gear boxes and fan shafts with knowledge of proper alignment
• Oversees and accounts for CTT2 and CTT3 tasks that are assisting them
• Reads blue prints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, dimensions of the structure or fixture; liase with Foreman to plan tasks
• Select lumber, hardware and other materials to be used on the assigned job
• Prepares layout, using rulers, tape measures, framing square and calipers.
• Marks, cuts and assemblies lines on materials using pencil, chalk, and marking gage
• Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels, and chainsaws
• Assembles cut and shaped materials
• Erects framework
• Fits and installs cooling tower material as needed
• Assists with daily and weekly Safety meetings
• Performs additional tasks as assigned by Superintendent, Field and Area Managers and Foreman

Qualifications

• Ability to work within precise limits and/or standards of accuracy
• Ability to apply basic mathematics to solve problems
• Ability to general problem solve including employee relations
• Ability to select and use tools properlyAbility to compare and accurately determine differences in sizes, shapes and forms of objects
• Ability to read tape measures
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work well with others
• Ability to work at a productive pace and follow instructions
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision, and to demonstrate initiative after the completion of your tasks
• Ability to listen well, follow instructions, and make sure that directives are completed

Education and Experience

• High school diploma, or GED equivalent
• 1-3 years in field cooling tower construction
• 1 year (minimum) Cooling Tower Technician 2 in cooling tower construction
• Must pass level 1 DISA background
• Must pass drug & hair follicle

Certifications, Skills and Abilities

• Must have a Valid Drivers License, and reliable transportation
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Must have steel toe boots
• Rigging, forklift, and man lift certification (preferred)
• Ability to lead small crews to complete job tasks
• Basic knowledge of structural, mechanical and piping installation
• Basic knowledge of the operation of construction tools and terminology
• Knowledge and application of safety standards through OSHA training and experience (preferred, but will train)
• Ability to pass Safety Council training in English
• Ability to pass Confined Space training in English
• Basic knowledge of construction safety guidelines (OSHA 10 preferred)
• Work at heights of 60 feet
• Working hours range from 40-70, no set hours. Must be flexible to work Sat or Sun, depending on project
  
• PROJECT LENGTH: Projects last 3-6 weeks, so you’re a traveling from one plant project to another.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: You are working outdoors in ALL weather conditions in the refinery, chemical and power plants, in cooling towers. Sometimes you will get wet working inside cooling towers.
• Per diem pay (must have utility bill with your name and address that matches your Driver License)

Qualifications

Experience

Required

1-3 years:

1-3 years:

Field Cooling Tower Construction

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