Boilermaker Mechanic - Refinery Maintenance Pro

The Brock Group Inc; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job description

The Brock Group provides specialty craft and maintenance services to key industries across North America. We are dedicated to offering the safest and highest quality service and solutions. We view ourselves as partners with our customers, our employees and the communities in which we operate. Our performance-driven culture is led by having and developing the best people, the most efficient processes and the right tools for the job.

Qualifications and Details about the Position

Position Summary

The Boilermaker Mechanic is responsible for the installation, maintenance, repair, fabrication, and inspection of boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, reactors, towers, piping systems, and related equipment within refinery and petrochemical facilities. This position requires strict adherence to safety standards, refinery procedures, and quality requirements while performing maintenance and turnaround activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, repair, and replace pressure vessels, boilers, furnaces, exchangers, columns, reactors, and associated refinery equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, P&IDs, isometric drawings, and specifications.
• Perform vessel entry, inspection preparation, and mechanical repairs during planned shutdowns and turnarounds.
• Layout, fit, align, and assemble structural and pressure-containing components.
• Remove and replace trays, packing, internals, tube bundles, refractory, and vessel components.
• Operate rigging equipment, chain falls, come-alongs, cranes, and hoisting devices safely.
• Perform cutting, grinding, torch work, and fabrication using approved procedures.
• Assist with hydrotesting, leak testing, and pressure testing activities.
• Conduct equipment inspections to identify wear, corrosion, damage, or mechanical deficiencies.
• Complete preventive and corrective maintenance activities on refinery process equipment.
• Ensure compliance with refinery safety procedures, lockout/tagout (LOTO), confined space entry, hot work permits, and fall protection requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete required documentation.
• Participate in pre-job planning, safety meetings, and daily toolbox talks.
• Collaborate with welders, pipefitters, millwrights, inspectors, and operations personnel.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a recognized Boilermaker apprenticeship program preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of industrial maintenance experience in oil refineries, petrochemical plants, power plants, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Ability to pass refinery-required safety orientation and site-specific training.
• Knowledge of ASME codes and pressure vessel repair practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and mechanical specifications.
• Experience working during turnarounds, shutdowns, and capital projects.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Technical Skills

• Pressure vessel maintenance and repair
• Structural steel fitting and assembly
• Rigging and hoisting
• Blueprint and drawing interpretation
• GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, and cutting process familiarity
• Measurement and precision alignment
• Confined space work
• Tower and column internals replacement
• Hydrostatic testing procedures
• Industrial hand and power tools

Safety Requirements

• Adhere to all OSHA regulations and refinery safety standards.
• Maintain certifications as required by site policy.
• Properly use all required PPE, including:
  • Hard hat
  • Safety glasses
  • Flame-resistant clothing (FRC)
  • Hearing protection
  • Respiratory protection
  • Fall protection equipment

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, towers, and refinery structures.
• Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated locations.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, crouch, and work in physically demanding environments for extended periods.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to work overtime, nights, weekends, holidays, and turnaround schedules as required.

Preferred Certifications

• TWIC Card
• Fall Protection Certification
• Respiratory Protection Certification

Work is performed in active refinery and petrochemical operating units, maintenance shops, and construction areas. Employees may be exposed to elevated heights, confined spaces, rotating equipment, industrial noise, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and other refinery operating conditions.

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and based on experience, certifications, qualifications, and refinery project requirements. Overtime and turnaround premiums may apply.

Location Information:

Brinderson Watson Cogen

Location of Job: US:CA:Carson

Shift:

Exempt: No

Salary Range:Min: $30.25 Max: $34.542

Working Conditions

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.