Beech Island - 0957 - Carpenter - Journeyman

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • North Augusta, SC

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About The Position

Black & Veatch is hiring a Journeyman Carpenter for craft work at Beech Island. The role plans, lays out, and installs forms, rebar, embeds, and anchor bolts for concrete structures in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The carpenter uses hand and power tools to measure, cut, assemble, and install materials; constructs and erects built-in-place or prefabricated forms; places, vibrates, levels, shapes, and finishes concrete; and installs other items as required by project plans and specifications. The role also supports safe work practices, coordinates with other crafts and coworkers, and may train or mentor helpers and laborers.

Work is performed in a typical construction-site environment, including cramped workspaces, awkward positions, varying and extreme temperatures, inclement weather, and distracting or uncomfortable noise. The position involves strenuous physical labor, climbing and balancing on structures and access equipment, and shifts of up to 12 hours. It is designated safety sensitive.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working as a carpenter or in a similar craft, or a combination of work experience and training.
• Strong working knowledge of erecting all types of concrete structures.
• Working knowledge of auto-level and transit for accurate layout and verification of finished grades.
• Knowledge of fabricating and erecting forms, including steel-framed forms such as Symons.
• Knowledge of rebar fabrication and placement, including proper tying techniques.
• Knowledge of placing, finishing, and sealing concrete.
• Must have the necessary tools identified on the Industrial Carpenter tool list.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.
• Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds, repetitive movement, climbing, balancing, and hard physical labor for shifts of up to 12 hours.

Nice To Haves

• NCCER Concrete Finishing certification.
• NCCER Carpenter certification.
• NCCER Reinforcing Ironwork certification.
• NCCER Rigger certification.
• NCCER Scaffolding certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lay out, and install forms, rebar, embeds, and anchor bolts for concrete structures according to plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
• Use hand and power tools to measure, cut, assemble, and install forms, rebar, embeds, and anchor bolts.
• Construct and erect built-in-place or prefabricated wooden forms; install spreaders and tie-rods and anchor and brace forms as required.
• Build wooden structures such as scaffold supports and shelters according to specifications.
• Pour, vibrate, level, smooth, shape, and finish concrete; remove rough or defective spots and patch holes with concrete or epoxy compound.
• Install other items in accordance with applicable plans and specifications.
• Participate in safety processes, pre-job planning, and safety discussions; identify and mitigate hazards, follow safety procedures, and report accidents and near misses.
• Use stop-work authority when necessary and follow lockout/tagout procedures and site-specific training.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and respond appropriately to safety hazards and warning devices.
• Communicate effectively, listen to coworkers’ suggestions and safety concerns, and coordinate work with other crafts and coworkers.
• Provide on-the-job training or mentoring to helpers and laborers.
• Produce quality work that meets plans, specifications, and industry standards.
• Read and understand blueprints, sketches, plans, and specifications; visualize two-dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Develop a thorough understanding of assigned contract plans and specifications and ensure the crew’s work is planned, laid out, installed, or repaired accordingly.

Benefits

• Health, life, accident, and disability insurance options, varying by geographic region and employment status.
• Paid time off.
• Financial programs.
• Potential eligibility for a performance-based bonus program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed