Boilermaker

Ohmstede; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohmstede Ltd. is seeking a Boilermaker to assist in repairing, retubing, rebuilding and fabricating shell & tube heat exchangers for the Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Processing industries. This position is for the night shift.

Responsibilities include following instructions, operating overhead crane, tube handling, grinding, testing, and assisting in shipping/receiving, with emphasis on safety and quality control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1–3 years of related experience.
• Working knowledge of fabrication shop practice.
• Must read and write English.
• Must read and interpret drawings.
• Able to read and interpret measuring devices.

Responsibilities

• Comprehend instructions from supervisors and co-workers.
• Operate overhead crane to lift equipment to position.
• Disassemble/assemble and retube heat exchangers as needed.
• Perform mechanical cleaning, grinding, and fitting.
• Assist in testing and in shipping/receiving material.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and follow safety rules.

Skills

Reading and writing English

Read and interpret drawings

Read measuring devices

Fabrication shop practice

Overtime readiness

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Us

We are one of the nation’s leading providers of industrial solutions, serving as the single-source for our client’s custom shell and tube heat transfer equipment. Our fully integrated shop services include state-of-the-art technologies, engineering, design, manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, and repair.

Job Summary

Ohmstede Ltd. is looking for a Boilermaker to perform the necessary tasks required to assist in the repair, retube, rebuild and fabrication shell & tube heat exchangers of various types and other process equipment associated with the Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Processing Industry. This position will be for the night shift.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Must be able to comprehend instructions from supervisors and/or co-workers.
• Attaches sling and operates overhead crane to lift equipment to specified position.
• Performs breakdown of bundle to include knocking stubs and pulling out tubes.
• Performs mechanical cleaning including chipping, sawing and grinding.
• Performs loading and unloading of furnace.
• Grind to fit, using portable grinder.
• Installs test heads on bundles for testing.
• Assist in or perform Hydro testing of the assembled vessel or bundle.
• Assist in or perfom the assembly and line up of tube sheets and baffles for retubing bundle.
• Loads tubes into refurbished baffle assemblies.
• Assist in or perform loading and unloading of trucks for transport of heat exchangers.
• Wear personal protective equipment prescribed by posted signs, written instructions, or specified by supervisor.
• Must be able to use measuring tape down to 1/16”.
• Grind to fit, using portable grinder.
• Responsible for the hookup and breakdown of equipment using proper tools and procedure.
• Communicates verbally/effectively in English with supervisors and co-workers for resolution of any questions regarding safety, job conduct, and product quality control.
• Operates equipment or power tools when authorized and qualified to do so and in accordance with established company rules and work orders.
• Cleans up work area and equipment after work is completed and/or at end of each shift.
• Complies with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company.
• Must be able to work, when necessary, plus overtime day or night shift and/or weekends.
• Aids crane operator by visual and voice signals when parts are being moved.
• Assists in tool room. Hands out tools record keeping.
• Uses broom and other cleaning equipment to maintain the work area in a clean, orderly environment.
• Operate band saw, bundle extractor, chop saw and tube rolling equipment.
• Assist in shipping and receiving material/record keeping.
• Operates a computer, fill out own time sheets and willing to learn all aspects of the department.
• Company reserves the right to assign jobs and tasks not specified above.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One to three years of related experience
• Working knowledge of fabrication shop practice
• Must be able to read and write English
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings
• Accurately read and interpret measuring devices

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to bend, push, pull, twist, squat, crawl, lift and reach overhead
• Requires the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds

Work Environment

• Will work in heat, noisy, dusty, dirty, cold environment
• May be exposed to chemicals and pinching hazards

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Affirmative Action Policy

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