Cooling Tower Carpenter

-The industrial cooling tower carpenter is responsible for completing carpentry work on industrial cooling towers as required during construction and/or maintenance projects. Individuals should be capable of completing the following: * -Performing General Physical Activities - Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials on the ground, at heights, and in adverse weather conditions. * Handling and Moving Objects - Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials up to 50 pounds, and the manual dexterity to manipulate tools and material on the ground and at heights. * Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources and recording the information on the proper forms. * Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment - Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as sky tracks, man lifts and/or passenger vehicles. * Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings - Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems and able to react accordingly. * Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge - Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. * Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships - Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. * Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others - Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. * Individuals should possess the following characteristics: o Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. o Dependability - Job requires being reliable, on time, responsible, and dependable. o Independence - Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done. o Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical. o Initiative - Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges. o Cooperation - Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. o Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. o Achievement/Effort - Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks. o Adaptability/Flexibility - Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace. o Self-Control - Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. o Concern for Others - Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. o Leadership - Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction. o Social Orientation - Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job. DISA Drug and Alcohol as well as DISA Backgrounds will be performed upon hiring. Company paid safety training. Fire retardant uniforms will be provided.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
- 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.

 

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

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Strength:
a. Standing 70%
Walking 20%
Sitting 10%

 

b. Lifting 40 lb.
Carrying 40 lb.
Pushing NP
Pulling NP

 

2. Climbing F
Balancing F

 

3. Stooping F
Kneeling O
Crouching F
Crawling O
Reaching C
Handling C
Fingering C

 

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
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. BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K 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.