Boilermaker: Boiler & Piping Systems Technician

Bay Ltd.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Ltd. in Houston, TX, seeks a Boilermaker I to maintain and install boiler systems and related equipment per blueprint specs, using power and hand tools. The role covers installation, inspection, and repairs in refineries and power plants, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least 3 years as a boilermaker, and NCCER certification; strong blueprint reading, mechanical aptitude, and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools for towers, heaters, exchangers, and refinery piping.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement in day-to-day information.
• Strong time-management to meet deadlines and changing priorities.
• Ability to work cooperatively across levels to deliver results.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet targets.
• Ability to work non-routine hours and travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and repair boilers for heating water in refineries and power plants.
• Attach water tubes, stacks, liners, valves, and gauges to boilers.
• Connect tubes to heads/headers of boilers; drill and tap for studs.
• Tighten bolts with power or hand wrenches; assemble vessels.
• Replace defective parts using hand or power tools; perform piping tasks.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair equipment; follow safety procedures.

Skills

Read blueprints

Communication skills

Discretion and judgement

Time management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Non-routine hours

Travel flexibility

Materials knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NCCER certification

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Construction tools

Job description

Bay Ltd. in Houston, TX, seeks a Boilermaker I to maintain and install boiler systems and related equipment per blueprint specs, using power and hand tools. The role covers installation, inspection, and repairs in refineries and power plants, with a focus on safety and compliance.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, at least 3 years as a boilermaker, and NCCER certification; strong blueprint reading, mechanical aptitude, and teamwork are essential.