Boilermaker Foreman

Brown & Root Industrial Services; Sabine Pass (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking an experienced technician to assemble, inspect, and repair boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels on-site in Texas. You will interpret blueprints, use power and hand tools, and perform precision measurements while adhering to strict safety standards.

Responsibilities include rigging, aligning structures, welding or bolting components, and testing assemblies for leaks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience in the field.
• Familiarity with concepts, practices, and procedures; follow instructions under supervision.
• Ability to read plans/blueprints and work with measured data.
• Adheres to safety rules and project guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Locate reference points for columns or plates using measurement tools.
• Coordinate rigging; signal crane operator to lift components.
• Align structures to boiler frames using plumb bobs and levels.
• Hammer, flame-cut, file and grind irregular edges for fitting edges.
• Bolt or weld structures and sections to frame.
• Install components such as drums, headers, and clamps; connect fittings.
• Test assemblies by pumping water or gas and checking for leaks.
• Repair boilers or tanks in the field by replacing damaged sections.
• Follow all safety rules and perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Shop mathematics

Plan work

Blueprint reading

3D visualization

Height safety

High school diploma

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Torch

Job description

JOB 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Strength:
• a. Standing 60%
• Walking 20%
• Sitting 20%b. Lifting 50 lb.
• Carrying 50 lb.
• Pushing 70 ft-lb.
• Pulling 70 ft-lb.
• 2. Climbing F
• Balancing F
• 3. Stooping O
• Kneeling O
• Crouching O
• Crawling O
• Reaching C
• Handling C
• Fingering F

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

NP Not Present

O Occasionally (0-33%)F Frequently (34-66%)C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

BENEFITS

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule

We support career advancement through professional training and development.

State

Texas

Job Description

SUMMARY

Assembles, analyzes for defects, and repairs boilers, tanks, vats and pressure vessels, boiler auxiliaries and ancillaries according to blueprints specifications, using power tools and hand tools.

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. Performs other duties as required.