Boilermaker

Wood PLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood PLC is seeking skilled boilermaker/rigging personnel in the United States to locate reference points, align boiler components, and fabricate sections for water tube boilers. The role requires precise measurement, welding and torch work, and the ability to work at heights while following safety rules.

The successful candidate will read plans, perform fitting and welding, and assist in testing and on-site repairs, with a focus on quality workmanship and adherence to project requirements.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Locate and mark reference points for columns or plates on foundations and align with straight edges and measuring tools.
• Attach rigging or signal crane operator to lift components to position.
• Align structures or plates to boiler frames using plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs or turnbuckles.
• Finish edges by hammering, flame-cutting, filing or grinding to fit edges.
• Bolt or arc-weld structures and sections together; position drums and headers into supports.
• Connect and expand ends to drums/headers using a tube expander.
• Bolt or weld casing sections, stacks, baffles and other parts to frame; use wrenches.
• Perform minor maintenance or cleaning with tools.
• Install manholes, valves, gauges and water connections to complete water-tube boiler assemblies.
• Signal crane operator for precise lifting.
• Assist in testing vessels by pumping water or gas and observe for leaks.
• Repair boilers or tanks in the field by removing defective sections, straightening plates, replacing tubes and welding new sections.
• May fasten and caulk sections with pneumatic fasteners and caulking hammers.
• May line firebox with refractory bricks; fabricate parts to fit premises.
• Flame cutting and torch operation knowledge.
• Observe and comply with safety and project rules.

Skills

Precision measurement

Shop mathematics

Tool selection

Dimensional analysis

3D visualization

Decision making

Height safety

Tools

Torch use

Welding

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Locates and marks reference points for columns or plates on foundation, sing master straight edge, squares, transit and measuring tape and applying knowledge of geometry
• Attaches rigging or signals crane operator to lift components to specified position
• Aligns structures or plates sections to assemble boiler frame, tanks or vats sing plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs or turnbuckles
• Hammers, flame-cuts, files grinds irregular edges of sections or structural parts to facilitate fitting edges together
• Bolts or arc-welds structures and sections together. Positions drums and headers into supports or bolts or welds supports to frame
• Aligns water tubes, connects and expands ends to drums and headers using tube expander
• Bolts or welds 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
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities with tools and equipment
• Installs manholes, handholds, valves, gauges and feed water connection in drums to complete assembly of water tube boilers
• Signals crane operator in lifting parts to specific positions
• Assists in testing assembled vessels by pumping water or gas under specified pressure into vessels and observing instruments for evidence of leakage
• Repairs boilers or tanks in 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.