The Role
Assists journeyman ironworkers with structural steel installation, including rigging, signaling hoisting equipment, positioning and aligning steel members, bolting, basic oxyacetylene cutting and welding, material handling, and equipment maintenance. Works at heights, follows safety and project rules, uses hand tools, and performs physically demanding tasks involving lifting, climbing, balancing, standing, and frequent handling of materials.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities
- Sets up hoisting equipment, raising and placing structural-steel members, with basic rigging knowledge for raising an placing structural steel members.
- Fastens steel members to cable of hoist, using chain, cable or rope.
- Signals worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel members.
- Guides member, using tag line in order to guide it into position.
- Pulls, pushes or pries steel members into approximate position while member is supported by hoisting device.
- Forces members into final position, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks and hand tools.
- Aligns bolt holes in steel member using drift pins or spud wrenches.
- Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of members using plumb bob and level. Bolts align members to keep them in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded in place.
- Cuts and welds steel members to make alterations using oxyacetylene welding equipment and supplies.
- Loads, transports, unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
- May assist in lifting, positions and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.
- Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
- Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties as required.Preferred Qualifications
SUMMARY
Helpers (includes helpers 0 months- helper 42 months) - Preferred minimum of 6 months documented field experience in chosen craft discipline. Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step. Raises, places and unites girders, columns and other structural steel members to form completed structures or structure framework, working as member of crew.
Helpers (includes helpers 0 months- helper 42 months) - Preferred minimum of 6 months documented field experience in chosen craft discipline. Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step. Raises, places and unites girders, columns and other structural steel members to form completed structures or structure framework, working as member of crew.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist journeyman level iron workers in daily tasks such as:
- Sets up hoisting equipment, raising and placing structural-steel members, with basic rigging knowledge for raising an placing structural steel members.
- Fastens steel members to cable of hoist, using chain, cable or rope.
- Signals worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel members.
- Guides member, using tag line in order to guide it into position.
- Pulls, pushes or pries steel members into approximate position while member is supported by hoisting device.
- Forces members into final position, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks and hand tools.
- Aligns bolt holes in steel member using drift pins or spud wrenches.
- Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of members using plumb bob and level. Bolts align members to keep them in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded in place.
- Cuts and welds steel members to make alterations using oxyacetylene welding equipment and supplies.
- Loads, transports, unloads material, tools, equipment and supplies.
- May assist in lifting, positions and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.
- Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
- Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Work within precise limits to standards of accuracy.
- Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
- Plan work and select proper tools.
- Compare and see differences in size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
- Picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams.
- Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked.
- Work at heights without fear.
- Work within precise limits to standards of accuracy.
- Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
- Plan work and select proper tools.
- Compare and see differences in size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
- Picture solid objects from drawings or diagrams.
- Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked.
- 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.
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 60%
Walking 20%
Sitting 20%
1. Strength:
a. Standing 60%
Walking 20%
Sitting 20%
b. Lifting 50 lb.
Carrying 50 lb.
Pushing F
Pulling F
Carrying 50 lb.
Pushing F
Pulling F
2. Climbing C
Balancing C
Balancing C
3. Stooping O
Kneeling O
Crouching O
Crawling O
Reaching C
Handling C
Fingering C
Kneeling O
Crouching O
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%)
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.NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)
F Frequently (34-66%)
C Constantly (67-100%)
Skills Required
- Preferred minimum of 6 months of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline
- Ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation
- Basic rigging knowledge for raising and placing structural steel members
- Ability to work within precise limits and standards of accuracy
- Ability to apply shop mathematics
- Ability to plan work and select proper tools
- Ability to compare differences in size, shape, and form
- Ability to interpret drawings or diagrams and visualize solid objects
- Ability to rate information using measurable or verifiable standards
- Ability to work at heights without fear
- High school diploma or equivalent may be required
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
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The Company
What We Do
Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC is a global provider of industrial services, including engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround, and specialty services (painting, scaffolding, insulation). Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the company supports chemical, petrochemical, and refining plant sites and facilities, with a strong focus on supporting customers in the transition to alternative energy and fuel sources.
