Cooling Tower Technician 1 (CTT1

Job Title

Job Description

Installs mechanical equipment including: motors, fans, gear boxes and fan shafts with knowledge of proper alignment

Oversees and accounts for CTT2 and CTT3 tasks that are assisting them

Reads blue prints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, dimensions of the structure or fixture; liaise with Foreman to plan tasks

Select lumber, hardware and other materials to be used on the assigned job

Prepares layout, using rulers, tape measures, framing square and calipers.

Marks, cuts and assemblies lines on materials using pencil, chalk, and marking gage

Shapes materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels, and chainsaws

Assembles cut and shaped materials

Performs piping installation

Erects framework

Fits and installs cooling tower material as needed

Assists with daily and weekly Safety meetings

Performs additional tasks as assigned by Superintendent, Field and Area Managers and Foreman

Ability to work within precise limits and/or standards of accuracy

Ability to apply basic mathematics to solve problems

Ability to general problem solve including employee relations

Ability to select and use tools properly

Ability to compare and accurately determine differences in sizes, shapes and forms of objects

Ability to read tape measures

Ability to multi-task

Ability to work well with others

Ability to work at a productive pace and follow instructions

Ability to work independently without constant supervision, and to demonstrate initiative after the completion of your tasks

Ability to listen well, follow instructions, and make sure that directives are completed

High school diploma, or GED equivalent

1-3 years in field cooling tower construction

1 year (minimum) Cooling Tower Technician 2 in cooling tower construction

Must pass level 1 DISA background

Must pass drug & hair follicle

Prefer TWIC card

Must have a Valid Drivers License, and reliable transportation

Must be dependable and punctual

Must have steel toe boots

Rigging, forklift, and man lift certification (preferred)

Ability to lead small crews to complete job tasks

Basic knowledge of structural, mechanical and piping installation

Basic knowledge of the operation of construction tools and terminology

Knowledge and application of safety standards through OSHA training and experience (preferred, but will train)

Ability to pass Safety Council training in English

Ability to pass Confined Space training in English

Basic knowledge of construction safety guidelines (OSHA 10 preferred)

Work at heights of 60 feet

Working hours range from 40-70, no set hours. Must be flexible to work Sat or Sun, depending on project

PROJECT LENGTH:
Projects last 3-6 weeks, so you're a traveling from one plant project to another.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

You are working outdoors in ALL weather conditions in the refinery, chemical and power plants, in cooling towers. Sometimes you will get wet working inside cooling towers.

Per diem pay (must have utility bill with your name and address that matches your Driver License)

Field Cooling Tower Construction

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