About this role
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Examines, selects and gathers materials and tools.
- Examines blue prints and specifications to determine dimensions of structure.
- Inspect base surface for obstructions.
- Loads, transports and unloads material.
- Measures boards, timbers, or plywood, using square, measuring tape, and ruler, and marks cutting lines on materials using pencil and scriber.
- Saws boards and plywood panels to required sizes.
- Uses carpentry hand tools such as hammers, levels, squares, screw drivers, adjustable wrenches, hand and power saws, drill motors and pry bars.
- Assembles scaffold containing handrails, mid rails, braces and planks, toe boards, screening, locking pins and wheels to job specifications.
- Braces forms in place with timbers, tie rods, and anchor bolts for use in building concrete piers, footings, and walls.
- Secures scaffolding to permanent structure by tying.
- Erects scaffolding for buildings and other structures and installs ladders, handrails,
walkways, platforms, and gangways.
- Sets and braces anchor bolts.
- May rig materials.
- Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities on tolls and equipment.
- Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
- Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
- Apply basic mathematics and solve problems.
- Plan work and select proper tools.
- Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
- Work at heights without fear.
QUALIFICATIONS
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Other facts
About Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC
Brown & Root Industrial Services offers the full range of industrial services – engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround, and specialty (painting, scaffolding, insulation) services – to chemical/petrochemical, refining, and other plant sites and facilities. Based in Baton Rouge, LA, Brown & Root Industrial Services is made up of the legacy Brown & Root maintenance organization, teamed with engineering, construction, turnaround, and specialty services capabilities.
Join Brown & Root Industrial Services, and become part of one of the world’s most highly respected industrial contractors. Since 1919, Brown & Root has been engineering and designing, building, maintaining, and servicing the plants that supply the world’s needs for energy and the building blocks of our way of life. We treat our people with respect and integrity, and provide them an environment for learning, personal growth, and career development.
What you'll do
- The Journeyman Scaffold is responsible for building, positioning, and dismantling scaffolding and wooden structures according to specifications. This includes examining blueprints, selecting materials, and ensuring safety compliance.
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