Civil Carpenter/Fireproofing (Houston, TX) - Austin Industrial - (TPC) - 3 Months

About Austin Industrial

Austin Industrial delivers premier maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. Our team of 4,000 employee-owners, equipped with innovative technology and optimized procedures, helps owners optimize safety, productivity, profit margins, and cost efficiency.

About the Role

Based in Houston, Texas, this long-term position works 4 10-hour shifts plus occasional overtime. No per diem is provided.

Responsibilities

• Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools.
• 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 and clean environment.
• Erect and destruct concrete forms, scaffolding and ramps above ground level.
• Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, 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 clean job site, pick up tools/equipment, secure job site each day—eliminate potential hazards.
• Operate a forklift.
• Move or rearrange furniture.
• Do general clean up.
• Paint.
• Prepare water and deliver to crafts or units.
• Replace doors, walls, and build stairs as needed.
• Install structural protection to the frame of a building, such as dry cladding, mineral sprays, or intumescent.
• Construct fire-resistant walls and ceiling linings.
• Install thermal and acoustic insulation, fire seals, cavity barriers, and fire-resistant ducting.
• Ensure the correct application and installation of fireproofing systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualifications

• Experience: 4 years of Journeyman-level experience.
• Certification/License: NCCER Carpenter, TWIC Card, and a Valid Driver's License.