What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cooling Tower Technician - Hunton Services position at The Hunton Group?
Hunton Services, a division of The Hunton Group, is seeking a mechanically inclined Cooling Tower Technician to join our team in Houston, TX. This role is responsible for supporting the repair, installation, and reconstruction of cooling tower systems and related components in commercial and industrial environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on construction or mechanical experience and a strong understanding of cooling tower fills, drift eliminators, and structural components.
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Responsibilities:
- Assist with the removal, installation, and repair of cooling tower fills, drift eliminators, fan decking, and hot water basin decking
- Support the installation and repair of fiberglass walls, louvers, structural supports, stairways, and ladders
- Measure, mark, cut, and assemble materials for field installation
- Bolt, fasten, and secure structural components as directed
- Maintain a safe and organized job site while following all company and OSHA safety standards
- Support field crews with additional project-related tasks as needed
Qualifications:
- Mechanical aptitude with hands-on construction or industrial experience required
- Experience with cooling tower fills, drift eliminators, and related cooling tower components preferred
- Basic knowledge of construction safety practices; OSHA 10 preferred
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record required
- Reliable, dependable, and able to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong communication skills and willingness to follow directions
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen
Physical Requirements:
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- This position requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, crouching, and working with hands and tools for extended periods.
- Employees must be able to regularly lift to 50 pounds and occasionally lift to 100 pounds with assistance.
- Work is performed in industrial and outdoor environments, including elevated surfaces, confined spaces, mechanical rooms, and varying weather conditions.
- This role regularly involves exposure to moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment, airborne particles, wet and humid conditions, high elevations, vibration, and loud work environments. Candidates must be comfortable working in physically demanding conditions and around industrial equipment.