Overview
Specific Responsibilities:
support to craft workers at marine project locations for Orion Marine Construction, Inc. Incumbents are responsible for performing a variety of tasks in support of Pile Drivers, Welders, Pipefitters/Carpenters and other skilled workers. Typically, they will also work closely with a Barge Foreman, Crane Operator, Boat Captain and other site field personnel.
Welders Duties
Moves work pieces, tools and supplies, manually or by hand truck.
Lifts, moves, holds or clamps work pieces to table, into jogs, or into position as directed, either manually or by using hoist, pry bars, wrenches, hammer or wedges.
Cleans work pieces to remove impurities, such as slag, rust, and grease using wire brush, portable grinder, hand scraper or chemical solutions.
Connects hoses from hand torch to oxygen and fuel gas cylinders or connects cables from power source to electrode holder and work piece or fixture.
Starts gasoline engines to activate electric generators.
Removes, tags and moves finished work.
Attaches grappling equipment to objects prior to movement by crane.
Performs other tasks as may be assigned.
Pipefitter / Carpenter Duties
Bolts, nails, aligns and blocks up under forms.
Signals operators of construction equipment to facilitate alignment, movement and adjustment of machinery to conform to grade specifications.
Levels earth to fine grade specifications using pick and shovel.
Mixes concrete using portable mixer.
Smooths and finish freshly poured cement or concrete using float, trowel or screed.
Position, joint, align and seal pipe sections.
Erect scaffolding, shoring and braces.
Mop, brush or spread paints or bituminous compounds over surfaces for protection.
Sprays materials such as water, sand, steam, vinyl, paint or stucco through hose to clean coat or seal surfaces.
Performs various tasks involving dexterous use of hands and tools, such as demolishing buildings, sawing limber, dismantling forms, removing projection from concrete, mounting pipe hangers and cutting and attaching insulation material.
Pile Driver Duties
Assists in unloading and assembling of crane or other hoisting equipment to be used in piledriving activities.
Unloads and assembles piledriving hammer and leads.
Unloads various types of piling – concrete, pipe, timber, steel sheet piling, etc.
Assists in fueling, lubricating, and maintaining the piledriving hammer.
General
Participates in Safety and Environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance of State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.
Performs other related duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision.
All employees, current and former, must maintain confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information belonging to the Company.
Responsible and accountable for incumbent’s own personal safety.
Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and any others incumbent comes in contact with.
Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or is observed.
Complies with all applicable laws, regulations and Company policies.
Reports any and all violations of applicable laws, regulations or Company policies and procedures.
Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).
Position Requirements:
A minimum of one (1) year construction or craft worker helper field experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the necessary skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the job is required. Previous experience in Welding, Pipefitting, Pile Driving or Carpentry is desirable. The incumbent must:
Be able to communicate effectively and work well with other employees.
Be able to understand and follow specific directions from supervision.
Be able to submit to and successfully complete any specific safety or job training that may be required by the customer, the job and/or the contract with client.
Have the ability to work without close supervision.
Be capable of working within standards of accuracy as dictated by the customer
The Company expects and requires incumbent and each of its other employees to observe and fulfill the above and all other safety responsibilities and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment
Compensation & Benefits:
An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include:
Medical, including Prescription Drugs
Dental
Vision
Life and AD&D Insurance
Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Career Growth & Development
Candidate Response:
Qualified applicants should apply through the company career page: www.orionmarinegroup.com/careers. Candidates that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered.
The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other category protected by law.