Iron Worker Journey Person - Onshore - US

Company: Wood
Location: Baytown
Posted on: January 24, 2023

Job Description:

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently recruiting for a Iron Worker with experience in the construction or oil and gas petrochemical industry.

Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship is required.

• Sets up hoisting equipment, raising and placing structural-steel members, with rigging knowledge for raising and placing structural steel members.
  • Fastens steel members to cable of hoist, using chain, cable or rope.
    • Signals worker operating hoisting equipment to lift and place steel members.
      • Guides member, using tag line in order to guide it into position.
        • Pull, push or pry steel members into approximate position while member is supported by hoisting device.
          • Forces members into final position, using turnbuckles, crowbars, jacks and hand tools.
            • Aligns bolt holes in steel member using drift pins or spud wrenches.
              • Verifies vertical and horizontal alignment of members using plumb bob and level. Bolts align members to keep them in position until they can be permanently bolted or welded in place.
                • Cuts and welds steel members to make alterations using oxyacetylene welding equipment and supplies.
                  • Load, transport, unload material, tools, equipment and supplies.
                    • May assist in lifting, positions and securing of materials and work pieces during installation.
                      • Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities of tools and equipment.
                        
                        Skills / Qualifications
                        
                        
                        • Be capable of listening and communicating with other supervision and employees.
                        • Be motivated and work safely and productively.
                        • Understand and respond accordingly to all safety alerts, warnings, hazards, etc.
                        • Recognition and identification of fall hazards in the work area.
                        • Understands procedures for protection from falls to lower levels, floor openings and leading edges.
                        • Understands the correct procedure for installing fall protection equipment.
                        • Understands the use and operation of protective systems.
                        • May be required to lift and carry items weighing no more than 50 pounds.
                        • Must possess enough strength and stamina to perform the technical duties and essential functions as identified above.
                        • Must be able to move in and around confined and uneven areas.
                          
                          Company Overview
                          
                          Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com
                          
                          Diversity Statement (EEO)
                          
                          We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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