Boilermaker Apprentice - No Trees, TX

Turner Industries•Notrees, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is seeking mechanically inclined apprentices to support the newly built Oxy Stratos facility in No Trees, Texas. The position assists skilled workers with assigned duties and performs a variety of other tasks. It is a non-exempt role reporting to the Foreman; duties are assigned according to specific procedures and checked frequently. No per diem is offered, and the role is described as ideal for local candidates. Tasks may include digging and leveling dirt or gravel; touching up paint; pouring and spreading concrete, asphalt, gravel, or other materials; handling building materials; changing tires on trailers and mobile equipment; moving pipe and fittings; and assisting with tools and equipment, including setting up welding machines and rigging for cranes. Certified employees may be required to operate a crane. Apprentices may move between tasks as the project progresses, must maintain a clean and safe work environment, and may receive additional assignments from a supervisor. Candidates must pass background and drug/health screening checks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferably six months of experience in the specified skill.
Ability to focus on the task at hand without distraction.
Ability to pass background and post-offer drug/alcohol, health-screening, and physical-evaluation checks.
Pre-employment qualification test if applicable.
Meet job-site personal protective equipment requirements, including hearing protection, safety glasses, long-sleeve shirt, gloves, and steel-toe boots.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
Ability to follow procedures, standards, and oral or written directions; read and write; recognize and report safety hazards; interpret written plans and blueprints; apply basic mathematics; and communicate and work effectively with others.
Ability to learn and remember tasks and processes, maintain focus, manage time and expectations, remain calm under pressure, and complete work consistently in compliance with directions.
Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including lifting 30 to 50 pounds and working at elevated or below-ground levels, in confined areas, and in varying weather and noise conditions.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in the specified skill is preferred.
Crane certification may be relevant if crane operation is required.

Responsibilities

Assist skilled workers in performing their assigned duties.
Perform a variety of support tasks, which may include digging, spreading and leveling dirt and gravel; touch-up painting; pouring and spreading concrete, asphalt, gravel or other materials; and handling building materials.
Fix flats and change tires on trailers and mobile equipment.
Lift and carry pipe, fittings, tools, and other materials throughout the facility.
Assist with tools and equipment, including welding machine setup, crane rigging, and tightening headstock.
Operate a crane if certified and required.
Move between tasks as the project progresses.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Complete additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.
Read and sign off on the JSA before starting the shift.