Ironworker Helper

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• 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. Breaks are given in 2.5 hour intervals
• 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
• At least 1 year of experience as an ironworker helper
• Must follow company safety procedures and industry known best work practices
• 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

Skills

Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
2+ years previous experience as an ironworker helper

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Retirement
• Paid Vacation/Time Off
• Education Assistance
• May also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance

Pay

Compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location.

Schedule

Shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week when needed by project schedule demands