Boilermaker -Houston, TX Bay Ltd.

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

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