Boilermaker Journeyman

WOODplc; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a Boilermaker Journeyman for our Port Lavaca, TX operations. The role involves field fabrication, erection, and repair of water-tube boilers, with responsibilities spanning rigging, alignment, welding, and testing of vessels in a heavy industrial setting.

Qualified candidates typically have at least 3 years of hands-on experience in the craft, strong reading/interpreting of instructions, and the ability to plan and perform work independently. U.S. work authorization is 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.

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 using plumb bobs, levels, wedges or turnbuckles.
• Hammers, flame-cuts, files and grinds irregular edges of sections or structural parts to facilitate fitting edges together.
• Bolts or arc-welds structures and sections together and positions drums and headers into supports or bolts or welds supports to frame.
• Installs manholes, handholds, valves, gauges and feed water connections 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 and observing instruments for leakage.
• Repairs boilers or tanks in field by unbolting, flame cutting defective sections or tubes, installing new tubes and replacing worn lugs on bolts.

Skills

Read instructions

Plan and perform work

Independent work

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.

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

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