Boilermaker Journeyman - Field Boiler & Weld Specialist

brownandrootexternal; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

brownandrootexternal is seeking a Journeyman with extensive field experience in boiler assembly and fabrication. The role requires reading and interpreting instructions, planning activities, and performing work independently on industrial sites.

You will mark reference points, rig components for crane lifts, align structures, weld and bolt sections, test vessels, and perform maintenance as needed in a demanding field environment. Safety compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of field experience in the chosen craft discipline and ability to read and interpret instructions.
• Documentation, planning and independent work activities ability.

Responsibilities

• Locates and marks reference points for columns or plates on foundation using straight edge, squares, transit and measuring tape.
• Attaches rigging or signals crane operator to lift components to position.
• Aligns structures or plates for boiler frames, tanks or vats using plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs or turnbuckles.
• Hammers, flame-cuts, files or grinds edges to fit parts together.
• Bolts or arc-welds structures and sections.
• Positions drums and headers into supports or welds to frame.
• Aligns water tubes and expands ends to drums/headers with tube expander.
• Bolts or welds casing sections, uptakes, stacks and related parts to frame using wrenches.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning with tools and equipment.
• Installs manholes, handholds, valves, gauges and feed water connections in drums for boiler assembly.
• Signals crane operator for lifting parts to position.
• Assists in testing vessels by pumping water or gas and observing for leaks.
• Repairs boilers or tanks in field by cutting, replacing tubes, and welding new sections.
• May fasten and caulk sections of vessels using pneumatic fasteners.
• May line firebox with refractory brick and blocks.
• May fabricate parts such as stacks, uptakes, and chutes to fit boiler to installation.
• Flame cutting and torch-use knowledge.
• Adheres to safety and project rules; performs other duties as required.

Job description

brownandrootexternal is seeking a Journeyman with extensive field experience in boiler assembly and fabrication. The role requires reading and interpreting instructions, planning activities, and performing work independently on industrial sites.

You will mark reference points, rig components for crane lifts, align structures, weld and bolt sections, test vessels, and perform maintenance as needed in a demanding field environment. Safety compliance is essential.