Scaffold Journeyman Certified

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

Builds, positions, and dismantles wooden structures, including concrete forms, scaffolds, tunnel and sewer supports, and temporary frame shelters, according to sketches, blueprints, or company standards. The role typically requires three or more years of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline and the ability to read and interpret instructions and documents, and to plan and perform work activities independently. Certified journeyman status requires attainment of NCCER written and/or practical certifications. In a Leadman capacity, the worker provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers and assists the Foreman while working as a journeyman. The position may require a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in the field or a related area. Work is performed under immediate supervision, following instructions and established guidelines, and the role typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Brown & Root Industrial Services offers competitive lifestyle benefits and supports career advancement through professional training and development.

Requirements

Typically three or more years of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and documents and plan and perform work activities independently.
NCCER written and/or practical certifications are required for certified journeyman status.
Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Ability to make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Ability to apply basic mathematics and solve problems.
Ability to plan work and select appropriate tools.
Ability to compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Ability to work at heights without fear.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines and work under immediate supervision.
Physical capacity for the listed activities and loads: standing, walking, sitting; lifting up to 50 lb.; carrying up to 40 lb.; pushing and pulling 70 ft-lb.; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, and fingering.

Responsibilities

Examine, select, and gather materials and tools.
Review blueprints and specifications to determine structure dimensions.
Inspect base surfaces for obstructions.
Load, transport, and unload materials.
Measure boards, timbers, or plywood with a square, measuring tape, and ruler, and mark cutting lines using a pencil and scriber.
Saw boards and plywood panels to required sizes.
Use carpentry hand tools, including hammers, levels, squares, screwdrivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors, and pry bars.
Assemble scaffolds with handrails, mid rails, braces and planks, toe boards, screening, locking pins, and wheels to job specifications.
Brace forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for concrete piers, footings, and walls.
Secure scaffolding to permanent structures by tying.
Erect scaffolding for buildings and other structures and install ladders, handrails, walkways, platforms, and gangways.
Set and brace anchor bolts.
Rig materials as needed.
Perform minor maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules.
Perform other duties as required.
In a Leadman capacity, provide leadership, instruction, and guidance to craft workers and assist the Foreman.