Technician

A C T COOLING TOWERS INC; Fostoria (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

ACT COOLING TOWERS INC in the Greater Houston area seeks skilled carpenters to build and repair wooden or fiberglass cooling tower structures. Responsibilities include prefabrication, removal/installation inside towers, and external components.

Must have construction/carpentry experience; TWIC card; ability to travel; pass background and hair follicle drug screen. We value safety and teamwork; candidates should be able to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, use hand tools and power tools; willingness to

Qualifications

• Construction safety knowledge and best practices.
• Ability to lift heavy materials ~50 lbs and carry tools 10–15 lbs.
• Experience in construction/carpentry; cooling tower technician and supervision preferred.
• Willingness to travel with reliable transportation.
• TWIC Card required.
• Background check for 5 years prior.
• Hair follicle drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Build and repair wooden or fiberglass cooling tower structures.
• Prefabrication of materials and removal/installation within the tower structure.
• Install framework such as tie-lines, columns, and braces.
• Remove/install internal components like fills and drift eliminators.
• Install exterior components such as fan decking, hot water basins, and siding.
• Use carpentry hand tools and battery-powered tools.
• Work within a team environment under the direction of the job supervisor.

Skills

Carpentry

Safety

TWIC Card

Background check

Hair follicle drug screen

Willingness to travel

Tools

Hammers

Levels

Squares

Screwdrivers

Wrenches

Drill motors

Pry bars

Job description

Job Locations: Greater Houston, Corpus Christi, and Midland/Odessa areasSUMMARY AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Build and repair wooden or fiberglass cooling tower structures in an industrial environment.Work includes but not limited to prefabrication of materials and the removal/ installation of materials located within the cooling tower structure, and installing framework such as tie-lines, columns, and braces.Removal and installation of cooling tower internal components such as fills and drift eliminators, and exterior components such as fan decking, hot water basins, and siding.Use of carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screwdrivers, adjustable wrenches, battery operated tools, drill motors, and pry bars.Work within a team environment under the direction of the job supervisor.QUALIFICATIONS:Requires knowledge of construction safety and best construction work practices.Ability to lift heavy materials of approximately 50 lbs., and carry tools of 10-15 lbs.Ability to climb up and down ladders and heights using a personal fall arrest system.Construction/carpentry experience required, cooling tower technician and construction supervisory experience preferred.Must have an excellent work ethic and be able to follow directions.Ability and willingness to travel with reliable transportation means.TWIC Card required.Must be able to pass a background check for 5 years prior.Must be able to pass a hair follicle drug screen.