Boilermaker Journeyman

Wood; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Boilermaker Journeyman to join our team in Port Lavaca, TX. This role involves assembling, welding, and installing boiler components and associated structures on site. The candidate should have documented field experience and be able to read and interpret instructions independently.

Responsibilities include aligning frames, rigging, lifting with cranes, flame cutting, welding, installing water tube components, and performing routine maintenance. U.S.

Qualifications

• Typically, 3 years and above documented field experience in chosen craft discipline with ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently.

Responsibilities

• Locates and marks reference points for foundations using geometry.
• Attaches rigging or signals crane operator to lift components to position.
• Aligns boiler frames, tank sections or vessels to plumb and level.
• Hammers, flame-cuts, files, and grinds edges for fitting.
• Bolts or welds structures and sections to frame or supports.
• Installs water tubes, connects drums and headers, and expands ends.
• Performs maintenance or cleaning of tools and equipment.
• Signals crane operator during lifts and assists in testing vessels for leaks.

Job description

Job Description

Wood is currently sourcing for a Boilermaker Journeyman to join our team in Port Lavaca, TX. U.S. Only: Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

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.

Qualifications

Typically, 3 years and above documented field experience in chosen craft discipline with ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently.

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.