Tank Fitter/Tacker

Company: McDermott International
Location: Port Sulphur
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Set-up and use oxy-fuel or plasma burning equipment to cut or trim plate and structural steel.

Use oxygen/acetylene torch for cutting metals or to gouge.

Operate electric and pneumatic power tools such as grinders, wire brushes, and chipping guns. Perform basic and preventative maintenance functions on power equipment.

Use grinder and other hand or power tools required to grind, bevel, or fit metals together, and remove slag.

Use hand tools such as shovels, brooms, scrapers, hand brushes, files, etc.

Maintain work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follow prescribed safety procedures.

Unload fabricated steel products and tools from trucks.

Hook-on or move material around the field site by hand or with the assistance of a forklift or crane.

Align, fit and tack steel shapes together utilizing temporary erection gear, fit-up (pry) bars, and sledgehammers.

Erect and dismantle temporary scaffolding used in steel plate construction.

Inspect, set up, use, break down and rig equipment such as aerial work platforms (spider buggies), elevated work platforms, and staging.

Knowledge of Safety Equipment: Hardhat, safety glasses with side shields, full body harness with double lanyard, earplugs, respiratory protection, gloves.

Be able to Lift 50lbs.

Cleans work area, machines, tools, and equipment.

Works at heights (approx. 100ft) accessed via ladders to scaffold platforms.

Ability to perform duties of Safety/Firewatch as needed.

Skills and Specification

Knowledge and ability to use hand and power tools associated with welding, such as chipping hammer, grinder, arc welder, and oxygen/acetylene torch including setup or connection of hoses, cords, and regulators.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and blueprints.

Solid problem-solving skills.

Ability to follow instructions and work independently.

Ability to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness to ensure quality of work.

Ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with people in course of work.

Ability to contribute and work in a team environment.

• Physical Requirements:
  
  NP=Not Present, O=Occasionally (0-33%), F=Frequently (34-66%), C=Constantly (67-100%)
  
  Standing
  
  70%
  
  Walking
  
  50%
  
  Sitting
  
  10%
  
  Pushing
  
  NP
  
  Pulling
  
  NP
  
  Climbing
  
  F
  
  Balancing
  
  F
  
  Bending
  
  F
  
  Stooping
  
  O
  
  Kneeling
  
  O
  
  Crouching
  
  O
  
  Crawling
  
  NP
  
  Reaching
  
  C
  
  Handling
  
  C
  
  Feeling
  
  C
  
  Vision
  
  C
  
  Hearing
  
  C
  
  Lifting (lbs)
  
  Carrying (lbs)
  
  0-10
  
  0-10
  
  10-25
  
  10-25
  
  25-50
  
  25-50
  
  Company Overview:
  
  McDermott is a premier, fully-integrated provider of technology, engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. For more than a century, customers have trusted McDermott to design and build end-to-end infrastructure and technology solutions-from the wellhead to the storage tank-to transport and transform oil and gas into the products the world needs today.

Keywords: McDermott International, New Orleans , Tank Fitter/Tacker, Other , Port Sulphur, Louisiana