Boilermaker -Houston, TX

Bay Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Ltd. seeks a Boilermaker 1 in Houston to maintain and install equipment for towers, heat exchangers, heaters, and piping per blueprint specifications. The role uses power and hand tools to assemble, repair, and replace components, ensuring safety procedures are followed.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, at least 3 years of boilermaker experience, and NCCER certification. The job requires travel and adherence to safety culture while performing daily maintenance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 3 years’ experience as a boilermaker.
• NCCER certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, and repair boilers per blueprint specifications.
• Attach water tubes, stacks, liners, valves, and gauges.
• Connect fire tubes and headers for boiler systems.
• Drill and tap holes for studs during installation.
• Tighten bolts and assemble frames with power or hand wrenches.
• Install and secure accessories to vessels (manholes, gauges, valves).
• Replace defective parts using power wrenches and prying bars.
• Perform routine piping tasks and install equipment internals as needed.
• Inspect, clean, maintain and repair equipment.
• Read and interpret construction blueprints accurately.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Pressure tolerance

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

NCCER certification

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

Job Summary

The Boilermaker 1 performs maintenance and installs equipment related to various types of towers, heat exchanges, heaters, and plant piping to blueprint specifications, using power tools and hand tools.

Essential Functions

• Design, install, and repair boilers used to heat water for generating electric power or providing heat in refineries
• Attach water tubes, stacks and liners, safety and check valves, and water and pressure gauges
• Connect fire tubes to head or water tubes to drain and headers of boilers
• Drill and tap holes for installation of studs
• Tighten bolts to assemble frames, using power or hand wrenches
• Bolts or screws accessories such as manholes, hand holes, fans, gauges, and valves to vessels
• Replaces defective parts, using power wrenches prying bars or hand tools
• May perform general piping work such as line breaking, installing blinds, gaskets
• May install equipment internals, packings, catalysts, and desiccants in vessels.
• Inspect, clean, maintain and repair equipment
• Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools needed in construction
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks
• Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company’s safety culture
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Education And Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 3 years’ experience as a boilermaker
• NCCER is required

Skills / Key Competencies

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of towers, heaters, exchangers, and refinery piping
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information
• Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
• Ability to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments – results oriented
• Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines
• Ability to work non-routine hours, when necessary
• Ability and willingness to travel as required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Ability to operate job related tools
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds and up to 150 pounds with help

Bay Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer