Ironworker

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IRONWORKER

Starbase is standing up on-site power generation for the Starbase supercomputer. This ironworker role builds the steel the plant stands on, and the reinforcing in the foundations coming out of the ground. You will erect structural framing, pipe racks, equipment platforms, and selective catalytic reduction (SCR) stack steel, and set the embeds so trailer- and skid-mounted gas turbines, generators, piping, and emissions equipment can land on schedule.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Erect structural steel for power generation: turbine and generator support framing, pipe racks, equipment platforms, and SCR stack steel

Shake out, rig, and connect columns, beams, bracing, and trusses at height; plumb and align members, then bolt up and torque connections per drawings and specs

Install metal deck, grating, handrail, stairs, ladders, toe boards, and access steel around turbine packages, pipe racks, and stack structures

Set embed plates, anchor bolts, and bearing surfaces so millwrights can land, level, and grout trailer- and skid-mounted turbine and generator packages

Place and tie rebar for foundations, equipment pads, and pedestals ahead of each pour

Read structural, erection, and placing drawings; field-fit miscellaneous iron as directed and flag drawing conflicts before steel is landed

Rig and signal crane picks of structural members, stack sections, grating, and miscellaneous steel; keep every pick inside the lift plan

Coordinate bolt-up, grating, and pour windows with millwrights, pipefitters, and concrete so the next craft is not waiting on steel

Stage, move, and inventory steel, grating, rebar, hardware, and tools; keep laydown yards and work fronts orderly

Open and close work areas: protection, debris removal, scrap segregation, and end-of-shift reset so the next crew can start immediately

Follow fall protection, LOTO, PPE, and permit rules; do not work under a suspended load or on live systems without authorization

Report damaged material, unsafe conditions, and drawing conflicts immediately

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Completion of a recognized ironworker apprenticeship; OR 3+ years erecting structural steel or placing rebar on industrial or heavy commercial work; OR equivalent military experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Journey-level ironworker card, NCCER Ironworker, or equivalent credential

Experience erecting pipe racks, equipment platforms, stack or boiler steel, or other power-generation structures

Experience setting rebar, embeds, and anchor bolts on heavy equipment foundations

Qualified rigger and/or crane signalperson (NCCCO, NCCER, or equivalent)

Current AWS D1.1 structural welding qualification (SMAW and/or FCAW)

OSHA 10 or equivalent training, including steel-erection fall protection

Ability to read structural, erection, and rebar drawings and work to a bolt and torque specification

Prior experience on power plant, data center, industrial, or heavy-civil construction sites

Strong safety mindset and willingness to follow fall protection, LOTO, and permit rules

Able to keep picks and pours on schedule alongside millwrights and pipefitters

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to work all shifts, overtime and/or weekends as needed

Must be able to work at heights from structural steel, aerial lifts, and scaffolds

Able to stand for long periods; climbing, bending, kneeling, crouching, pulling, pushing, stooping, and stretching are required

Able to lift at least 50 lbs. unassisted

Must be able to work outdoors in South Texas heat, wind, and rain, and around 19% aqueous ammonia SCR equipment

Must wear required PPE, including fall protection and respiratory protection when specified

Able to work under adverse conditions (e.g., dirty, noisy, hot, or at height)

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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