Ironworker Helper

The jobsite located in Baytown II, Texas has an opening for an Ironworker Helper
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• 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.
• Take direction from the Ironworker on attaching and detaching loads effectively.
• 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.
• Required to 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.

• 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. 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 be able to read a tape measure and perform basic math.
• Knowledgeable of crane signals (hand and verbal).

• 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.

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

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please visit the following website for additional information: