Industrial Ironworker Structural Steel Erector

Bengal Crane & Rigging Beaumont TX

Job Type: Full-Time Hourly
Pay: $33$35/hour based on experience certifications and qualifications
Schedule: Project-based schedule; overtime weekends nights and extended hours may be required

Bengal Crane & Rigging is hiring experienced Industrial Ironworkers to erect connect align and secure structural steel on industrial and heavy-construction projects throughout the Houston area.

This is a hands-on field position involving structural steel erection bolt-up rigging crane signaling elevated work and the installation of platforms stairs grating handrails and related structural components.

We are looking for safety-driven ironworkers who can read drawings work confidently at elevated heights communicate effectively with crane operators and rigging crews and complete quality work without constant supervision.

Bengal has supported industrial petrochemical construction crane rigging and heavy-transport projects across the Gulf South for more than 25 years.

• Competitive hourly pay based on experience

• Weekly pay with direct deposit

• Overtime opportunities

• Major medical dental and vision insurance

• Company-paid life insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Short-term and long-term disability options

• Paid vacation and holidays

• Consistent work with a growing Gulf South contractor

• Long-term career and advancement opportunities

• Military-friendly employer

• Raise position connect align and secure columns beams girders and other structural steel members

• Connect structural steel using bolts welds and approved fastening methods

• Perform initial and final bolt-up according to drawings specifications and project requirements

• Read and interpret structural drawings erection plans details elevations bolt schedules and specifications

• Rig steel members using slings chokers shackles chains cables taglines and other approved rigging equipment

• Signal crane and equipment operators during lifting and steel-placement operations

• Guide structural members into position using taglines drift pins bull pins spud wrenches come-alongs turnbuckles jacks and related tools

• Verify vertical and horizontal alignment using levels plumb bobs lasers transits and other measuring equipment

• Install structural steel metal decking grating stairs ladders handrails platforms supports and miscellaneous metals

• Cut grind fit and modify structural components as permitted by project specifications

• Perform tack welding or structural welding only when properly trained tested and authorized

• Inspect tools fall-protection equipment rigging hardware and connection points before use

• Maintain positive control of tools and materials while working at elevated heights

• Coordinate closely with crane operators riggers welders supervisors and other construction crafts

• Follow erection sequences lift plans barricades exclusion zones and dropped-object prevention requirements

• Maintain a clean organized and safe work area

• Participate in safety meetings job hazard analyses training and customer orientations

• Follow all Bengal customer OSHA and project-specific safety procedures

• Perform other duties as assigned by project supervision

• At least three years of verifiable industrial or heavy-construction ironworker experience

• Strong structural steel erection connecting alignment and bolt-up experience

• Experience working from aerial lifts scaffolds ladders and structural steel at elevated heights

• Working knowledge of basic rigging methods crane hand signals taglines and load control

• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings erection plans and specifications

• Ability to properly use spud wrenches bull pins drift pins impacts come-alongs torches grinders levels and related ironworker tools

• Understanding of fall protection steel erection safety dropped-object prevention and controlled-access areas

• Ability to safely connect steel while maintaining required tie-off

• Reliable transportation to Houston-area job sites

• Ability to work overtime weekends nights and extended schedules when required

• Ability to work independently and as part of a crane rigging and steel-erection crew

• Strong safety awareness communication dependability and attention to detail

This is a field-based structural steel erection position. Welding-only shop fabrication or structural-fitting experience without field erection and connecting experience will not substitute for the required ironworker experience.

• Four or more years of journeyman-level industrial ironworker experience

• NCCER Industrial Ironworker certification

• NCCER or third-party Rigger and Signal Person certification

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30

• Current TWIC card

• Current Houston-area safety council credentials

• Aerial lift or mobile elevated work platform certification

• Fall-protection and rescue training

• Structural welding certification

• Experience working in petrochemical plants refineries terminals power facilities or other industrial environments

Site-specific credentials may be required before assignment. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain required safety training and access credentials.

• Interview and ironworker craft evaluation

• Employment and certification verification

• Drug screening

• Background and job-site access screening

• Ability to meet customer-specific safety and onboarding requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation

• Ability to climb structural steel ladders stairs scaffolds and elevated work platforms

• Ability to work at elevated heights while wearing required fall-protection equipment

• Ability to stand walk bend stoop kneel crouch balance push pull and reach throughout the shift

• Ability to wear a full-body harness and remain tied off as required

• Ability to work outdoors in heat humidity rain cold wind dust noise and other industrial conditions

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment throughout the shift

• Ability to safely work around cranes suspended loads heavy equipment vehicles and active construction operations

Bengal values discipline craftsmanship safety accountability and teamwork. Veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

If you are an experienced industrial ironworker who takes pride in safe steel erection accurate connections proper rigging and quality workmanship we want to speak with you.

Join Bengal Crane & Rigging and put your experience to work on major industrial projects throughout Houston and the Gulf Coast region.

Bengal Crane & Rigging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status genetic information or any other protected status under applicable law.

Required Experience:

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