Boilermaker Specialist

As a Boilermaker Journeyman, you will provide leadership and guidance to other craft workers in a work crew, assisting the Foreman while working in the capacity of a journeyman. This role requires a high level of precision and accuracy, with a focus on assembling, analyzing, and repairing boilers, tanks, vats, and pressure vessels according to blueprints and specifications.

• Locate and mark reference points for columns or plates on foundation, using master straight edge, squares, transit, and measuring tape, and applying knowledge of geometry.
• Attach rigging or signal crane operator to lift components to specified position.
• Align structures or plates sections to assemble boiler frame, tanks, or vats, using plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles.
• Hammer, flame-cut, file, or grind irregular edges of sections or structural parts to facilitate fitting edges together.
• Bolt or arc-weld structures and sections together.
• Position drums and headers into supports or bolt or weld supports to frame.
• Align water tubes, connect, and expand ends to drums and headers using tube expander.
• Bolt or weld casing sections, uptakes, stacks, baffles, and such fabricated parts as chutes, air heaters, fan stands, feeding tube, cat walks, ladders, coal hoppers, and safety hatch to frame using wrenches.
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning activities with tools and equipment.
• Install manholes, handholds, valves, gauges, and feed water connection in drums to complete assembly of water tube boilers.
• Signal crane operator in lifting parts to specific positions.
• Assist in testing assembled vessels by pumping water or gas under specified pressure into vessels and observing instruments for evidence of leakage.
• Repair boilers or tanks in the field by unbolting or flame cutting defective sections or tubes, straightening plates using torch or jacks, installing new tubes, fitting, and welding new sections, and replacing worn lugs on bolts.
• May fasten and caulk sections of vessels, using pneumatic fasteners and caulking hammers.
• May line firebox with refractory brick and blocks.
• May fabricate parts such as stacks, uptakes, and chutes to adapt boiler to premises in which it is installed.
• Flame cutting and knowledge of torch use.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Work at heights without fear.

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

• Strength: a. Standing 60% Walking 20% Sitting 20% b. Lifting 50 lb. Carrying 50 lb. Pushing 70 ft-lb. Pulling 70 ft-lb.

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status, and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

BENEFITS: Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.