Boilermaker

WOODplc

United States

On-site

USD 75,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

WOOD is seeking a skilled tradesperson to assemble and repair boilers, tanks, and related equipment on site in Fort Lauderdale, FL. You will use power tools, rigging, and hand tools to align and join sections, install components, and ensure pressure vessels meet specifications.

Responsibilities include marking foundations, guiding crane operations, cutting and finishing edges, and performing tests for leaks under pressure while observing safety rules.

Qualifications

Requires precision in measurements and adherence to exact standards.
Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select proper tools for each task.
Visualize structures in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Comfort working at heights is required.

Responsibilities

Locate reference points for foundation columns or plates using straight edge, squares, transit, and tape measure.
Attach rigging or signal crane operators to lift components to position.
Align structures or plates to frame, tanks or vessels using plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs or turnbuckles.
Perform cutting, grinding and edge finishing to fit components.
Bolt or weld sections together; position drums and headers in supports.
Align water tubes and connect ends to drums using a tube expander.
Bolt or weld casing sections and fabrications to the frame; install vessels and accessories.
Maintain safety procedures and assist in testing assembled vessels.

Skills

Precise measurement

Shop mathematics

Tool handling

Planning

3D visualization

Decision making

Working at heights

Job description

Assemble and repair boilers, tanks, bats and pressure bessels, boiler auxiliaries and ancillaries according to specifications, sing power tools rigging equipment and hand tools.

Responsibilities

Key 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

Qualifications and Requirements

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.

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