Ironworker

Location: Brownsville, TX

Employment: Full-time

Job Summary

The Ironworker is responsible for building, reinforcing, and securing the steel framework in construction projects. They will be able to safely and accurately work at heights and work with heavy tools and equipment. Acadian Contractors, Inc. maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Ability to read drawings, understand layouts, and follow directions precisely.
• Erect, position, align, bolt, and secure structural steel and metal components.
• Working with cranes and rigging crews to guide steel accurately during lifts.
• Aligning, bolting and welding steel pieces so the structures come together in accordance with plans and RCSC standards.
• Preparing and securing loads for hoisting.
• Communicate clearly with operators.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in steel erection or structural fabrication.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety standards is required.
• In-depth knowledge of rigging equipment and cranes.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements of the job.
• Must have all required personal tools.
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (up to or exceeding 200 feet).
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Available to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by project needs.

HSE Responsibilities

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
• Demonstrate implementation of proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident-free workplace and advance our safety culture.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System policies, procedures, best practices, and client-specific site policies.
• Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, supporting team members through coaching and mentoring to achieve goals.
• Accept coaching and demonstrate ownership and improvement of HSE processes based on feedback and ongoing mentorship.