Carpenter/Fireproofing Level 4(Houston, TX) - Austin Industrial - (TPC) - Maintenance

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft‑craft services to leading industrial companies across the United States. With more than 60 years of experience, the company provides single‑source solutions for customers in oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Austin Industrial’s 4,000 employee‑owners leverage innovative technology and optimized procedures to improve safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required.
• Shape or cut materials to specified measurements using hand tools, machines, or power saws.
• Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe, clean environment.
• Erect and dismantle concrete forms, scaffolding, and ramps above ground level.
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace them using hand tools.
• Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports.
• Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete.
• Verify trueness of structure, set grade, check for plumb, etc.
• Mix, transfer, and extend materials such as concrete and asphalt.
• Fabricate and install concrete reinforcing bars; place and finish concrete.
• Maintain a clean job site, secure tools/equipment daily, and eliminate potential hazards.
• Operate a forklift and move or rearrange furniture.
• Perform general clean‑up and painting tasks.
• Prepare water and deliver it to crafts or units.
• Replace doors, walls, and build stairs as needed.
• Install structural fire‑protective systems (dry cladding, mineral sprays, intumescent coatings).
• Construct fire‑resistant walls and ceiling linings.
• Install thermal and acoustic insulation, fire seals, cavity barriers, and fire‑resistant ducting.
• Ensure correct application and installation of fire‑proofing systems.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Fire‑proofing experience and ability to operate a JLG lift.
• Valid driver’s license.
• TWIC card.
• NCCER Carpenter certification.

Qualifications

• Education: No minimum education requirement.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of journeyman‑level carpentry/fire‑proofing experience.
• Certifications/Licenses: NCCER Carpenter, TWIC Card, valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Frequent use of hands for handling tools and materials; regular reaching with arms.
• Regular lifting/moving of up to 25 lb; frequent lifting/moving of up to 50 lb.
• Vision requirements: close, distance, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear, talk, and tolerate typical job site noises and environmental conditions.

Schedule

The maintenance position works four 10‑hour shifts per week, with occasional overtime. No per‑diem is provided.