HELPER

Danos, LLC•Houma, LA

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication Shop Helper works at the fabrication yard in Houma, Louisiana, Monday through Friday, with weekends as needed. The role supports fabrication operations by assisting with rigging, lifting, pipe-spool assembly, equipment operation and maintenance, and safety practices. Successful candidates are expected to demonstrate safety awareness, a strong work ethic, technical skill, customer focus, open communication, and commitment to implementing the company’s vision and values. Candidates must pass a written rigger assessment and a welding certified tacker test.

Requirements

At least 2 years of prior fabrication experience.
Knowledge of crane hand signals.
Ability to select appropriate rigging based on load weight and balance.
Experience using safe work habits.
Must pass a written rigger assessment.
Must pass a welding certified tacker test.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with QC on scanning and data books.
Rig large-bore and small-bore pipe.
Work with cranes, cherry pickers, and forklifts.
Use chain falls, come-alongs, beam clamps, and related equipment.
Work at heights and pull spools into racks.
Rig and set large structures on land and over water onto vessels.
Operate overhead cranes.
Maintain a safe position during lifting operations and remain aware of others’ positions.
Assemble pipe spools using bolted flange connections.
Assist welders and fitters with assembling pipe and pipe fittings, and operate hand tools such as jacks, come-alongs, grinders, and drills.
Stencil and tag materials or equipment.
Complete daily visual inspections and minor maintenance to ensure equipment is in proper working condition.
Lubricate machinery and equipment.
Splice and repair cables and ropes.
Participate in daily JSEA planning discussions.
Select and use proper PPE.
Conduct behavioral-based safety observations.
Understand and use Stop Work Authority.