Industrial Erector

Company: Pro Industrial Services (A Texas Compression Company)

Location: Texas – Project-Based / Field Work

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel: Required; primarily Texas industrial facilities

Industry: Industrial Construction, Maintenance & Equipment Installation

Position Summary

• Pro Industrial Services is seeking experienced Industrial Erectors – Structural Steel & Equipment to support industrial construction, maintenance, and equipment installation projects throughout Texas.
• This position is ideal for an experienced ironworker, industrial erector, millwright, or mechanical installer who is comfortable working with both structural steel and industrial equipment. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience erecting structural steel, rigging and setting equipment, reading drawings, performing field layout, and working safely around cranes and other lifting equipment.
• Projects may include power generation facilities, gas and energy facilities, industrial plants, terminals, manufacturing facilities, and other heavy industrial environments.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Steel Erection

• Erect structural steel, miscellaneous steel, equipment supports, platforms, stairs, ladders, handrails, and related components.
• Install structural members using cranes, forklifts, telehandlers, chain hoists, come-alongs, and other lifting equipment.
• Bolt, fit, plumb, level, and secure structural steel.
• Perform field measurements and layout.
• Read and interpret structural drawings, erection drawings, shop drawings, and project specifications.
• Install equipment platforms, pipe supports, access structures, and miscellaneous steel.
• Assist welders with fit-up and preparation of structural components when required.

Equipment Setting & Installation

• Rig, move, position, and set industrial equipment.
• Assist with installation of pumps, compressors, motors, vessels, skids, tanks, heat exchangers, fans, generators, and other industrial equipment.
• Understand basic equipment alignment and leveling requirements.
• Assist with equipment installation using precision rigging and mechanical lifting techniques.
• Work with millwrights, mechanics, welders, pipefitters, and other trades to complete equipment installations.
• Follow equipment manufacturer's installation requirements and project specifications.

Rigging & Material Handling

• Perform basic to advanced rigging activities associated with steel erection and equipment installation.
• Select appropriate slings, shackles, spreader bars, chokers, and other rigging equipment.
• Inspect rigging equipment before use.
• Understand load capacities, center of gravity, lifting points, and safe lifting practices.
• Assist with crane and heavy-equipment operations by communicating with operators and maintaining a safe work area.
• Safely move and position materials and equipment.

Industrial Construction & Maintenance

• Work in active industrial facilities and construction environments.
• Assist with equipment removal, replacement, installation, and modification.
• Perform demolition and dismantling activities when required.
• Install temporary supports, platforms, bracing, and other construction components.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas.
• Follow project-specific work procedures and client requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of industrial construction, structural steel erection, equipment installation, millwright, ironworker, or related experience.
• Demonstrated experience erecting structural steel.
• Demonstrated experience rigging and setting industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and understand structural and mechanical drawings.
• Ability to use tape measures, levels, squares, and other common layout tools.
• Working knowledge of rigging practices and lifting equipment.
• Ability to safely work at heights.
• Ability to work in industrial facilities and construction environments.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a crew.
• Reliable transportation to project locations.
• Ability to pass required client drug and alcohol screening.
• Ability to meet site-specific safety and training requirements.
• Demonstrate ability to follow and complete documentation required by company or client.
• Demonstrate ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCER Ironworker or Millwright certification.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
• Qualified rigger certification.
• Signal person certi