Cooling Tower Technician

OBR Cooling Towers

. Assist with construction, erection, installation, fabrication, and repair of cooling towers .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Kentucky • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in the construction, installation, and repair of cooling towers, with a strong emphasis on safety standards and effective communication. Proficient in reading blueprints and using various tools for precise material shaping and assembly.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cooling Tower InstallationOSHA Safety StandardsBlueprint ReadingTool Selection and UsageIndustrial Workplace Experience

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Hard Skills

ConstructionInstallationFabricationRepairMaterial ShapingPiping InstallationFramework ErectionMulti-taskingLifting up to 50 PoundsWorking at Heights

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailAdaptabilityProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

RulersTape MeasuresFraming SquaresCalipersSawsChiselsGrindersMarking Gauges

Certifications & Qualifications

High School DiplomaValid Driver’s LicenseOSHA 10 Certification

Industry Keywords

Industrial WorkplaceSafety StandardsConstruction ProceduresCooling TowersMechanical Supports

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with construction, erection, installation, fabrication, and repair of cooling towers
Work safely and follow safe work procedures; stop work when unsafe conditions are present
Assist with installation of motors, fans, gear boxes, drive shafts, mechanical supports, and fan stacks
Read blueprints, sketches, and building plans and liaise with the Foreman
Assist with selecting lumber and other job materials
Prepare layouts using rulers, tape measures, framing squares, and calipers
Mark cuts, holes, and assembly lines using pencils, chalk, and marking gauges
Shape materials using saws, chisels, and grinders
Assemble cut and shaped materials
Assist with piping and nozzle installation
Assist with framework erection
Perform additional tasks assigned by Superintendents, Field and Area Managers, and Foremen
Work at heights while observing 100% tie-off
Travel extensively as required by project location and duration
Perform other work as directed by OBR Field Supervision

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver’s License or ID Card and reliable transportation
Knowledge and application of safety standards through OSHA training and experience
Experience working in an industrial workplace
Ability to work within precise limits and/or standards of accuracy
Ability to select and use proper tools
Ability to compare and accurately determine differences in size, shape, and form of objects
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work well with others
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, climb stairs and structures, and stoop
Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or paper copy
Ability to communicate effectively verbally
Negative 10-panel urinalysis and breath alcohol test
Valid Driver’s License and proof of U.S. Citizenship
Satisfactory background check
Score of 2 or less in a DISA background screen
OSHA 10 Certification preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Potential for bonuses and raises
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and eligible dependents
401(k) plan with employer matching
Employer contributions to HSA
Opportunities for training and workshops
Company-paid life insurance coverage, with voluntary options for employees and their families
Voluntary short-term disability, critical illness, and accidental injury insurance
Per diem, mileage, and fuel reimbursement for business travel under company guidelines