Boilermaker - Plaquemine, LA

Turner Industries; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Industries is seeking skilled field workers to support boiler frame and vessel assembly across refinery and power plant projects. You will locate reference points, rig lifts, align sections, and bolt structures to fit precise tolerances. Work may involve ladders, PPE, and testing of assembled vessels.

Equal opportunity employer with benefits and safety focus. Qualifications include a high school diploma, 1–4 years of relevant experience, and post-offer drug screening.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–4 years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level).
• Written pre-employment qualification test.
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation.
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (e.g., PPE).
• Safety equipment use as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection).
• Demonstrated proficiency in construction tool use (grinders, oxy/acetylene torch).
• Rigging.
• National Certification preferred (may be required by client).
• Applicant must not pose a direct threat to health or safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Locates and marks reference points for columns and plates on foundation.
• Attaches rigging or signals crane operator to lift parts to specified position.
• Aligns structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame, tanks or vats.
• Bolts structures and sections together; aligns components for accurate fit.

Skills

Rigging

Construction tool use

Safety compliance

Education

High school or equivalent

Tools

Grinders

Oxy/acetylene torch

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

Essential Qualifications

• High school or equivalent
• One to four years of experience in specified skill (depending on mechanic level)
• Written pre-employment qualification test
• Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
• Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.)
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.)
• Demonstrated proficiency in construction tool use (i.e. grinders, oxy/acetylene torch)
• Rigging
• National Certification preferred (may be required by client)
• Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements

Locates and marks reference points for columns and plates on foundation; attaches rigging or signals crane operator to lift parts to specified position; aligns structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame, tanks or vats; hammers, flame-cuts, files or grinds irregular edges of sections or structural parts to facilitate fitting edges together; bolts structures and sections together; positions drums and headers into supports or bolts supports to frame; aligns water tubes and connects and expands tube ends to drums and headers; bolts casing sections, uptakes, stacks, baffles and such fabricated parts as chutes, air heaters, fan stands, feeding tube, catwalks, ladders, coal hoppers and safety hatch to frame; installs trays in process towers; installs manholes, valves, gauges and feedwater connection in drums to complete assembly of water tube boilers; assists in testing assembled vessels.

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

Keywords: repair boilers, assembly, manufacturing, fabrication