Cooling Tower Technician - Gulf Coast Region

OBR Cooling Towers•Houston, TX

16h

About The Position

The Cooling Tower Tech (CTT) assists with the construction, erection, installation, fabrication, and repairs for all types of cooling towers. The CTT must be able to carry out assigned duties without the constant supervision of a Foreman. They must work diligently to assure their tasks are completed and do not prevent the project from being completed safely, efficiently, on time and to OBR quality standards. This position may require extensive travel depending on project location and duration.

Requirements

High school diploma, or equivalent
Valid Driver’s License or ID Card (also, must have reliable transportation)
Knowledge and application of safety standards through OSHA training and experience
Experience working in an industrial workplace
Ability work within precise limits and/or standards of accuracy
Ability to select and use proper tools
Ability to compare and accurately determine differences in size, shape and form of objects
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work well with others
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Lifting of up to 50 pounds, bending, climbing (stairs and structures) and stooping
Keyboarding/typing
Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper copy
Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to communicate effectively verbally
Negative 10 panel urinalysis and breath alcohol test.
Valid Driver's License and Proof of U.S. Citizenship.
Background check.

Responsibilities

Always work safely and follow safe work procedures. Look out for co-workers and others at the job-site. Must stop work if unsafe condition is present.
Assist with the installation of mechanical equipment including: motors, fans, gear boxes and drive shafts, mechanical supports and fan stacks
Reads blue prints, sketches, or building plans for information pertaining to type of material required, dimensions of the structure or fixture and liase with Foreman for direction
Assist with the select of lumber and other materials to be used on the assigned job
Assist with preparing layout, using rulers, tape measures, framing square and calipers.
Assist with marking cuts, holes and assembly lines on materials using pencil, chalk, and marking gage
Assist with shaping materials to prescribed measurements using saws, chisels, and grinders
Assist with assembling cut and shaped materials
Assist with piping and nozzle installation
Assist with the erection of framework
Assist with additional tasks as assigned by Superintendent, Field and Area Managers, and Foremen
Work at heights as needed while observing 100% tie-off
Perform other work as directed by OBR Field Supervision