Ironworker Helper

About the role

The jobsite located in Baytown, Texas has an opening for an Ironworker Helper. Our Team Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with an expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and secure structural supports according to specifications and instruction from Ironworker.
• Basic practical knowledge of structural steel assembly and installation.
• Willingness to learn and understand structural drawings.
• Familiar with torque wrench and impact gun and uses in structural work.
• Understand setup and required tools and materials required to safely execute a heavy lift (ex: crane mats, barricade the area).
• Assisting Ironworker in attaching loads using chains, slings, cables, hooks, and other related equipment.
• Able to manually handle and securely apply rigging equipment.
• Able to effectively communicate with the rigging team (other riggers, ironworkers, and crane operator).
• Must be familiar with the standard crane hand signals.
• Aptitude to learn and understand weight capacity and assessments of loads/lifts and drawing indicators for lift points.
• Learn to cut i-beams with grinder, torch, or band saw per the structural drawing.
• Work at heights in man baskets or on elevated platforms or narrow walkways such as beams or pipes more than 80% of the time.
• 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.

Required Physical Demands

• 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.
• Moving the entire body.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as an ironworker helper.
• Must be able to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal).

Other Job Requirements

• Must follow company safety procedures and industry known best work practices.
• Must be able to wear an approved full body harness and lanyard to work on highly elevated platforms and maintain balance when stepping on narrow platforms such as beams and pipes.
• 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.