Cooling Tower Technician - Southwest Region

OBR Cooling Towers • Phoenix, AZ

1h

About The Position

The Cooling Tower Technician assists with construction, erection, installation, fabrication, and repair work on all types of cooling towers. The technician must be able to carry out assigned duties without constant Foreman supervision and complete tasks safely, efficiently, on time, and in accordance with OBR quality standards. Extensive travel may be required depending on project location and duration.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license or ID card and reliable transportation.
• Knowledge and application of safety standards through OSHA training and experience.
• Experience working in an industrial workplace.
• Ability to work within precise limits and standards of accuracy.
• Ability to select and use proper tools.
• Ability to compare and accurately determine differences in the size, shape, and form of objects.
• Ability to multitask and work well with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, climb stairs and structures, and stoop.
• Ability to keyboard or type, read effectively from a computer screen or paper copy, handle a large volume of work, and communicate effectively verbally.
• Negative 10-panel urinalysis and breath alcohol test.
• Valid driver's license and proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Satisfactory background check.
• Score of 2 or less in a DISA background screen.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Work safely, follow safe work procedures, look out for coworkers and others at the job site, and stop work if an unsafe condition is present.
• Assist with installation of mechanical equipment, including motors, fans, gear boxes, drive shafts, mechanical supports, and fan stacks.
• Read blueprints, sketches, and building plans to identify material requirements and dimensions, and coordinate with the Foreman for direction.
• Assist in selecting lumber and other materials for assigned work.
• Assist with preparing layouts using rulers, tape measures, framing squares, and calipers.
• Assist with marking cuts, holes, and assembly lines on materials using pencils, chalk, and marking gauges.
• 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 erecting framework.
• Work at heights as needed while observing 100% tie-off.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Superintendent, Field and Area Managers, Foremen, or OBR Field Supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and performance, with potential for bonuses and raises.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents.
• 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• Employer contributions to a Health Savings Account.
• Training and workshop opportunities.
• Company-paid life insurance, with voluntary options for employees and their families.
• Voluntary short-term disability, critical illness, and accidental injury insurance options.
• Per diem, mileage, and fuel reimbursement for business travel under company guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED