Scaffold Craftsman

OVERVIEW

Builds and/or assembles metal and wood scaffolds to provide vertical and horizontal access to the work to be performed by other craftsmen during construction or repairs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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EDUCATION:

All first-class Craftsmen shall exhibit the competency of the "Contren Learning Series" through Level IV and meet the relative S&B job description for their specified craft.

QUALIFICATIONS AND

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum of two (2) years as a Scaffold Builder Carpenter in a refinery, chemical, petrochemical or similar industrial plant construction or maintenance, performing the work described herein. Must be able to perform work within precise limits or standards of accuracy, make decisions based on measured criteria, read and understand drawings and specifications, visualize objects in three dimensions from flat drawings, read, understand, and communicate safety instructions, signs and labels, be able to follow and communicate instructions, both verbally and written, and pass a craft-specific test.

Should have the ability to erect and dismantle a ground and hanging scaffold and be able to read applicable drawings. Should be able to do material takeoffs on assigned tasks and proficient in completing STEP and JSA worksheets. Should be able to accurately track the scaffolding on the tracking system.

OTHER

JOB REQUIREMENTS:


• U.S. Citizenship required

TYPICAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Constructs and/or assembles scaffolding in accordance with project requirements and applicable standards, including OSHA.
• Calculates working loads prior to construction.
• Inspects and selects the proper materials and locations for the scaffolding sites.
• Constructs work platforms using materials such as scaffold grade lumber and cleat boards, fastens these together using materials such as nails.
• Uses wrench or hammer to erect steel tubing type scaffolding, using tubes, frames, ladders, and braces held together by fittings such as couplers (clamps) or scaffold pins.
• Climbs and inspects all completed scaffolds prior to obtaining permit for use by others.

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental or similar duties which may be required from day to day.

LANGUAGE

SKILLS:

Ability to effectively, verbally communicate directions from craft supervisors and respond to questions from clients, managers, and fellow workers.

MATHEMATICAL

SKILLS:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Normal work environment will be construction sites within operating plants. This will require exposure to outdoor weather conditions, loud noise, working near moving mechanical parts, electrical energy, construction equipment, vibration, fumes, chemicals, and airborne particles.

COMMUNITY OF INTEREST

All project employees may be required to serve as members of the Safety Committee.

Housekeeping is done by all crafts in all areas of the projects.

There is cross training in the helper groups during the course of the project. Employees in one craft may be cross trained so they can continue working in a different craft as the project continues to progress. Example carpenters to electrical helpers/ pipe helpers, Iron workers to millwrights, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must work easily and skillfully with hands, lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds, see well (either normally or with correction), hear well (either naturally or with correction) in order to recognize safety alarms and signals and various sounds of danger associated with construction or maintenance projects, climb and maintain balance on high ladders and scaffolds, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl, maneuver in tight working quarters, and work outdoors in extreme conditions associated with refinery, chemical or petrochemical facilities.

Must be medically cleared for respirator usage. Must be able to wear properly fitting respirators.

• Must Constantly wear fall protection equipment, about 5 lbs., when leaving the ground to work in any…