Boilermaker 2

Zachry Group; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachry Group in Baytown, TX, is seeking an experienced boilermaker to remove, replace and repair piping within a coal-fired power plant. You will troubleshoot, fabricate per blueprints, and work with flue gas desulfurization equipment, soot blowers, burners and dampers.

Expect rotating shifts including nights and weekends in a physically demanding environment. The role requires NCCER Industrial Boilermaker certification, the ability to work at heights and in confined spaces, and reliable

Qualifications

• Read specifications to determine scope, quantities and material sizes.
• Identify tools required for tasks and use craft equipment safely.
• Follow blueprints and welding procedures; work at heights and confined spaces.
• Meet NCCER Industrial Boilermaker qualification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Read specifications to determine scope and material sizes.
• Identify and prepare tools for each task.
• Fabricate equipment per blueprints or supervisor instructions.
• Hoist equipment via bull rigging or crane and perform piping work.
• Work on coal-fired boiler components, soot blowers, burners and dampers.
• Follow supervision and ensure safety and proper knotting/rigging.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Rigging

Welding and cutting

Pipefitting

Safety awareness

Self-motivation

Standards compliance

Education

NCCER - Industrial Boilermaker

Tools

Torch

Plasma cutter

Grinders

Band saw

Mill hog

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Maintenance- per diem is not offered-

Boilermaker will remove, replace and/or repair various piping systems; work on various coal fired boiler components including soot blowers, burners and dampers; work around and have experience with flue gas desulfurization process and equipment. Must have the knowledge to troubleshoot and detect both minor and major, with machines and equipment within a coal fired power plant; ability to dismantle and reassembly pumps.

Job Requirements

Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below).

6 Plus More Years Experience

NCCER WRITTEN OR NCCER PLUS CERTIFICATION

Must be able to meet all physical requirements.

Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces

Must have all required tools. (see tool list)

Must have reliable transportation.

Must have ability to work a rotating schedule which includes nights and weekends.

Self-motivated

Job Requirements

Read specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.

Identify all tools required for tasks.

Ability to properly use tools of the craft

Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.

Fabricate equipment according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.

Hoist equipment and tools into location via bull rigging or crane.

Steel fabrication using torches, band saws, plasma cutter, grinders etc…

Minor pipe fabrication - ability to pull field measurements to repair/replace like in kind pipe sections

Pipe and steel prep for welding procedures

Follow direction of supervision

Job Requirements

Leadership Abilities

Ability to perform all job duties of craft trade.

Know when to stop work for misinformation, safety concerns or any other reason that would create a risk to one's self, a team member or damage equipment.

Drawings

Ability to read basic blue prints

Read and understand craft specs, craft spec procedures and recommendations

Able to locate piece marks for correct views and know how to pick out different elevations

Being able to know the correct installation based on the orientation.

Knowledge of symbols based on legend

Rigging

Knowledge of all types of safe rigging practices (chokers, slings, etc.)

Knowledge of rigging components (come-a-longs, chain hoist, tuggers - manual, electric and pneumatic)

Ability to dictate correct knots based on material

Connection

Know all aspects of connecting

Correct procedures of pipe connection bolt ups, valve installations

Ability to properly use a torque wrench

Fabrication

Ability to read cut sheets

Lay out from drawing

Cut material from lay out and cut sheets

Plan work and execute

Ability to take drawings, required material, line out helpers and execute work

Tools and knowledge

Knowledge of specialty tools (torque wrench, mill hogg, torch, plasma cutter, chop saws, mag drills, Hogan drills)

Welding and cutting

Knowledge of cutting torch, set up, dangers, usage, cleaning, types of tips and when to use the different types of tips

Equipment Knowledge

Knowledge of JGL's man baskets, ST and RT fork lifts, ability to be training through Zachry and operate in needed

Basic maintenance (inspections)

Safe operations practices

Signaling of equipment (ETS, NCCO, NCCER)

Flagging of cranes, forklifts, man lifts

Knots

Tying knots for tag lines, etc.

Basic knots for lashing

Math Skills

Footage, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions to perform all craft duties.

Must be willing to perform any additional duties as instructed.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED *

NCCER - Industrial Boilermaker

Other Position Or Site Requirements

NCCER CERTS

BOILERMAKER CRAFT TEST

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED *

NCCER - Industrial Boilermaker

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED *

NCCER - Industrial Boilermaker

Other Position Or Site Requirements

MUST HAVE VALID DL

Physical Requirements:

• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
• Must be able to work at heights and be able to climb ladders and stairways as well as work on elevated platforms
• Will as needed work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will work at heights up to 300' utilizing proper fall protection.
• Must be capable of working outside in the elements including heat, cold, rain, snow and wind
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limiting to hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, fall arrest harness, face shield, ear plugs, and goggles.

ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.