Installer – Fall Protection Systems, Structural Steel

Role: Installer – Fall Protection Systems

Reporting To: Installation Manager

Direct Reports: None

Travel: 80-100%

Do you have hands on experience and knowledge of the assembly and installation of fall protection systems? Do you have a passion for safety? Then you could be the Installer we’ve been looking for. Join our team of fall protection installation experts.

What Makes this job Awesome?

In the role of Installer, you will be an integral part of our shop and field installation team working as an installer/welder/fitter. This position is the front-line company representative with our clients.

Your role is critical to the organization and will prove pivotal in the continued growth of Safeguard Industries. This position requires a dedicated and energetic person who is results oriented and capable of professional and detailed follow through.

How Will You Do This?

We measure impact by your successful ability to:

· Pick-up, transport, deliver materials to work site

· Installation of custom steel fall protection anchors, davits, rigging sleeves, guardrails, as required by job specification

· Installation of pre-manufactured, third party fall protection equipment

· Independently handle issues with customers in a professional manner and make sound decisions while in the field

· Complete daily reports/FLHA/toolbox meetings forms, as required

· Basic construction and workshop duties, to include structural welding, fitting, accurate layout and blueprint interpretation

· Basic equipment maintenance, as needed

We Want to Hear from You if You Have:

· Journeymen installer with skill, ambition and field experience in the fall protection industry, including installation of fall safety systems at client sites

· Fall protection or construction related experience, specifically in structural steel

· Minimum 2 years steel erection/steel fabrication shop experience

· Preferred experience: construction – carpentry- structural steel welding/fitting- workshop – construction machine operation – structural building components – equipment maintenance

· AWS certified welder, a plus but not required

· Roofing, carpentry experience, a plus

· Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, plans and blueprints

· Ability to communicate fluently with conversing, reading and writing in English

· Ability to drive long distances to work sites

· Desirable certifications: Construction Safety Training System (CSTS) Certification – Fall Protection Certification – OSHA 10 minimum (OSHA 30 desirable) – WHMIS – H2S Alive – Fork-lift/man-lift

· Ability to safely operate forklift, man lift, articulating boom lift

· Ability to work flexible work-hours, including overtime

· Ability to work in fast-paced work environment

Even Better if You Have the Following Characteristics:

To be a successful Installer, your attitude is critical. The following characteristics are also essential to your success at Safeguard Industries:

· Work independently and as a team player

· Organized and punctual

· A positive, can do attitude

· Ability to problem solve and take ownership of your work and responsibilities

Special/Particular Requirements (safety, physical, etc)

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to work at heights attained by climbing and use of equipment. The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places and outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold and extreme heat. The employee may be required to lift up to 100 lbs. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The following are also required for this position:

· Ability to travel up to 100%

· Ability to lift weights up to 100lbs

· Valid driver’s licence required

· A clean driver’s abstract, desirable

· Ability to pass comprehensive criminal background checks, including drug tests

· Ability to work safely at heights

Who is Safeguard Industries?

Safeguard Industries is a leading manufacturer, distributor and certified installer of engineered fall protection systems with custom structural steel fabrication capabilities. Safeguard Industries specializes in active and passive workplace fall protection safety systems. We offer a wide range of services including engineering services, site audits, steel fabrication, product sales, annual inspections and user training. Our Canadian Head Office is located in Calgary, AB and Our USA office is in Las Vegas, NV. This position is based out of our Las Vegas shop facility.

Safeguard Industries is committed to providing our customers with the highest level of service, so they’ll always choose us for their fall protection, custom fabrication, engineering and installation needs.

Safeguard has been providing Fall Protection and Safety Products and Services for over two decades. Initially offering fall protection, we later expanded into safety product sales, in-house freight services and now, Safeguard offers full steel fabrication services for any application. With decades of combined experience, we offer complete workplace safety solutions for any application.

What can We Offer You?

We are proud of our culture. We believe in our employees and understand that when they are engaged and they are happy – they will thrive and our business will grow.

Our corporate culture includes:

· A strong, collaborative work environment

· Training, training and more training

· Development programs created to empower our team

· Life-long friendships

Safeguard provides the following benefits:

· Competitive pay

· Medical, dental, life insurance plans

Join our team and grow with us, there is a world of possibilities!

Visit us at: www.safeguard-industries.com

Safeguard Industries is an equal opportunity employer

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• working with structural steel: 3 years (Preferred)
• industrial installation: 3 years (Preferred)
• Construction: 3 years (Preferred)

License:

• Valid Drivers License (Required)

Work authorization:

Required travel:

Additional Compensation:

Work Location:

• Multiple locations
• Fully Remote
• On the road

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented — results-focused with strong performance culture

This Job Is:

• A job for which military experienced candidates are encouraged to apply
• Open to applicants under 18 years old, provided it is legally allowed for the job and location
• Open to applicants who do not have a high school diploma/GED
• Open to applicants who do not have a college diploma