Pile Driver/Welder

STG Inc

Seasonal (Fixed Term) (Seasonal)

Why choose us?

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to providing the best place to work by offering flexibility for you to do your best work, financial security, and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture.

What does STG Inc do?

STG, Inc. is building more than infrastructure, we're building your future. We believe that continuous learning is the foundation for our success. Our career growth programs create learning opportunities for all experience levels-from interns just entering the workforce to experienced pros. Together, we'll help you learn new skills, reach your professional goals, and drive your career forward.

All our work is guided by our mission to support the sustainable development of rural Alaska through delivering superior construction services and management by providing the highest levels of professionalism, innovation, safety standards, and quality craftsmanship giving you a meaningful career.

We have professional project management and logistics staff as well as highly skilled field personnel capable of performing all aspects of our projects. Our team plans, conducts all logistics, executes, and manages heavy industry construction projects across the state, supporting development in some of the most environmentally and logistically complex locations in the world. Some of our notable work, including wind energy installation, communication tower installation, diesel generation upgrades and community bulk fuel system upgrades have provided even the most remote communities with essential services.

What can you expect?

As the Pile Driver/Welder, you will work on various job sites within Alaska. You will be in a highly skilled role within the construction industry that involves both welding and pile driving. You will be responsible for welding and fabricating components for pile driving equipment and sometimes for the piles themselves. You will work with heavy machinery, welding tools, and other construction equipment to ensure that pile-driving operations are carried out safely and efficiently. This role requires a combination of welding expertise, knowledge of pile driving equipment, and a strong commitment to safety on the job site.

How will you do it?

• Perform deep foundation installation for driven and drilled steel piles, thermopiles and ad-freeze piles, sheet piles, helical anchors and piles, rock anchors, and concrete foundations.
• Assists in unloading and assembling cranes, hammer and leads or other equipment to be used in pile driving.
• Unload various types of piling and perform site preparation, including layout.
• Prepare piling to be driven and assist in positioning and driving piling.
• Conduct quality inspections of welds and pile-driving components to ensure that they meet safety and engineering standards.
• Perform welding duties on pile driving equipment and structures, ensuring all welds are strong, precise, and meet the required specifications. This may include welding components like piles, pile casings, frames, and other steel structures.
• Perform all associated rigging and signaling to communicate with operator.
• Work with the operator to position piles accurately.
• Operate vibratory hammer, diesel hammer and heavy equipment to accomplish pile driving.
• Utilize hand and power tools necessary to prepare specific piling.
• Follow all safety standards and protocols during welding and pile driving activities, ensuring compliance with OSHA and other regulatory guidelines.
• Wear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Work closely with other construction workers, engineers, and foreman to ensure smooth coordination between welding and pile-driving operations.
• Application of versatile construction skill set to assist other trades to meet project needs.
• Work closely with a variety of other trades.
• Perform physical labor that requires considerable use of one's arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling of materials at construction sites.
• Seek and participate in development and training opportunities.
• Work as a "team-player" with co-workers in a respectful and supportive manner, and mentor less-experience laborers.
• Conduct oneself in the best interest of the company while on the job or representing STG.
• Report any incident, situation or activity that may affect the company's ability to operate safely, ethically and profitably to the company Risk Manager.
• Perform shared cooking and cleaning duties as necessary in the field quarters.
• Submit all necessary paperwork to Project Management and Accounting in a timely manner.
• Maintain any required certifications mandatory by law or company policy.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• All around knowledge of materials, terms and practices in construction field.
• Proven knowledge of deep foundation installation techniques for driven and drilled steel piles, thermophiles and ad freeze piles, sheet piles, helical anchors and piles, rock anchors, and concrete foundations.
• Ability to use and operate equipment to install piles accurately and safely.
• Knowledge of various types of piles and the welding techniques best suited for each material.
• Understanding of how piles contribute to foundation systems, including the installation process and the importance of alignment and depth for structural stability.
• Knowledge of construction standards and specifications to ensure that welded and pile-driving components meet required structural safety standards.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards, including working with heavy machinery, welding safety protocols, and site safety regulations.
• Proficiency in using personal protective equipment (PPE), such as welding helmets, gloves, fall protective gear.
• Ability to identify and mitigate potential hazards on the job site, such as risks associated with welding, pile driving, working at heights, or in confined spaces.
• Attention to detail in performing high-quality welds that meet engineering specifications and ensure the structural integrity of pile-driven foundations.
• Ability to align and install piles with precision, adhering to depth, alignment and positioning requirements.
• Proven knowledge of diesel hammer, vibratory hammer, and rotary/torque heads.
• Knowledge of hand and power tools used in construction trade, and ability to use safely and efficiently.
• Understanding of welding practices specific to structural steel.
• Skill in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and general time management.
• Ability to work in a team environment, take direction from supervisor(s), high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, and adhere to project schedule.
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, instruction manuals, blueprints, and specifications.
• Ability to travel to remote places for work related purposes (up to 100% of the time) and to work a flexible schedule, at times for extended periods of duration.
• Ability to work in extreme Alaska conditions.
• Ability to live and work with co-workers in close quarters and keep good morale.
• Ability to participate in group meetings.

Who is STG Inc. looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Five (5) or more years' related construction pile driving experience required.
• Current certification in structural welding (position 2F horizontal fillet) required.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Rural Alaska construction experience preferred.
• Certified crane operator preferred.
• OSHA 10 or 30 Construction Safety Certification preferred.
• Rigging certification preferred.
• First Aid/CPR Training preferred.
• Valid driver's license and qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the STG Inc's Policy preferred.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee must exercise flexibility with regard to last minute requests for project support and varied workloads.

More reasons you will love working with STG Inc.:

• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums. *Eligible if expected to work 130 hours per month or more for at least 90 days
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D. *Does not carry over into off season period.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance. *Does not carry over into off season period.
• Ten (10) paid holidays. *When regularly scheduled to work that day.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.
• Safety Gear Allowance: $350 in reimbursement annually
• Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at ...

How do you apply?

Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com and select STG Inc under the company tab.

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PREFERENCE STATEMENT

Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT

Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.