Cooling Tower Carpenter

Job Description

State:
Louisiana

Constructs, fabricates, installs and dismantles form work of fixtures of metal, wood and other accessories.

• Journeyman – Typically 3 years and above documented field experience in chosen craft discipline with the ability to read and interpret instructions and to plan and perform work activities independently.
• Certified Journeyman – Requires attainment of NCCER certifications (written and/or practical).
• Leadman – Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers in the work crew, and assists the Foreman while operating in the capacity of a journeyman.

• Build cooling tower structures utilizing the necessary tools and materials needed to complete the tasks assigned.
• Examine blueprints, sketches or building plans to determine material required and dimensions of structure or fixture to be fabricated.
• Select, load, and haul job material to work site.
• Prepare layout of form or fixture to be fabricated using lines or grades.
• Measure boards, timbers, or plywood using a square, measuring tape and ruler and mark cutting lines on materials using pencil and scriber. Shape materials to required sizes using saws, chisels, and planes.
• Verify accuracy of structure with transit, plumb bob, square and level.
• Use carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screwdrivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars.
• Nail cleats (braces) across boards to construct concrete‑supporting forms.
• Brace forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls.
• Erect framework for structures and lay sub‑flooring.
• Cut and assemble timbers to build trestles and cofferdams.
• Erect scaffolding for buildings and other structures and install ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
• Construct forms, chutes, and align form panels for pouring concrete and grout.
• Fit and install pre‑fabricated window frames, doors, weather stripping, interior and exterior trim, and finished hardware.
• Fit and nail sheathing on outer walls and roofs of buildings. Set and brace anchor bolts.
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities with tools and equipment.
• Tie rebar, operate electric and pneumatic tools, and, if required, rig materials.
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Perform other duties as required.

• Work within precise standards of accuracy.
• Rate information using standards which can be measured or checked.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Observe flat drawings or diagrams and understand how they would look as solid objects.
• Apply basic mathematical skills.
• Follow oral and written directions.
• Work at heights without fear.

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or a related area. Requires knowledge of commonly‑used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field. Relies on instructions and pre‑established guidelines to perform job functions. Works under immediate supervision and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment.

• Strength:
  Standing 70%, Walking 20%, Sitting 10%; lifting 40 lb.; carrying 40 lb.
• Climbing – Frequently; balancing – Frequently.
• Stooping – Frequently; kneeling – Occasionally; crouching – Frequently; crawling – Occasionally; reaching – Constantly; handling – Constantly; fingering – Constantly.

NP – Not Present; O – Occasionally (0‑33%); F – Frequently (34‑66%); C – Constantly (67‑100%).

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.