Ironworker

Koch Business Solutions, LP; Stanton (TX); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Koch Business Solutions, LP in Stanton, TX is seeking an Ironworker to assemble and secure structural supports and install steel beams on a gas plant construction site.

Role requires lifting heavy loads, rigging, crane-signals knowledge, and strict safety adherence. Travel to remote locations is required, with shifts up to 12 hours and frequent safety briefings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5 years of ironworker experience.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and best practices.
• Must wear full body harness and lanyard on elevated platforms.
• Knowledge of crane signals (hand and verbal).
• Frequent travel to remote locations is required.
• Able to work up to 12-hour shifts, 7 days/week when needed.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and secure structural supports according to specifications.
• Perform structural steel assembly and installation.
• Operate tools to adjust and fasten steel beams.
• Lift and move heavy loads with mechanical equipment.
• Attach loads using chains, slings, cables, hooks, and related gear.
• Rig and manage loads while communicating with the rigging team.
• Follow standard crane hand signals and assess load weights.
• Participate in onsite safety meetings and uphold safety culture.
• Be prepared for outdoor work in varied conditions and long hours.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Crane hand signals knowledge

Reading specs

Physical stamina

Tools

Rigging equipment handling

Crane operation signals

Job description

Your Job

The jobsite located in Stanton, TX has an opening for an Ironworker.

What You Will Do

• Assemble and secure structural supports according to specifications
• Practical knowledge of structural steel assembly and installation
• Use of tools to adjust and fasten steel beams
• Lifting and moving heavy equipment and materials using mechanical equipment
• Attaching loads using chains, slings, cables, hooks, and other related equipment
• Able to manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment
• Attach and detach loads effectively
• Able to effectively communicate with the rigging team (other riggers and crane operator)
• Must be familiar with the standard crane hand signals
• Must be able to assess weights of loads and equipment needed to lift safely

We expect all field employees to:

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture
• Recognize safety hazards and risks
• Participate in onsite safety meetings
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite
• Be on time to the jobsite each day ready for work
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment

Some physical demands of being an Ironworker include:

• Capable of working in outdoor weather and environmental conditions including extreme heat and humidity, extreme cold, and high elevations.
• Must be able to work on elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes. Must be able to perform these activities while wearing an approved full-body harness and lanyard.
• Lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs
• Standing for extended periods of time up to 12 hours per day.
• Moving the entire body. Considerable use of arms, legs, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending on a regular basis.
• Use hands to handle, control, and feel objects and/or tools.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• At least 1.5 years of experience as an ironworker
• Must follow company safety procedures and industry known best work practices
• Must be able to wear an approved full body harness and lanyard to work on highly elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes
• Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal).
• Travel is a must with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times.
• Must be able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week when needed by project schedule demands
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job

What Will Put You Ahead

• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
• NCCER Ironworker certification
• 3+ years previous experience as an ironworker

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aqui, or tu).