Field Boiler & Vessel Assembly Lead

Bilfinger North America; Point Comfort (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Bilfinger Inc. is seeking a skilled field boiler and vessel technician to assemble, repair, and test boilers, tanks, and related structures on-site. You will read blueprints, use hand and power tools, and coordinate with crane operators to position components accurately.

The role requires apprenticeship training, physical endurance, and the ability to work in extreme conditions. E-Verify and compliance with safety standards are expected.

Qualifications

• Completion of apprenticeship program required.
• TWIC card required.
• Must be able to pass hair follicle test.
• Must be able to pass required training.
• Site does not offer per diem.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, analyzes defects in, and repairs boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, and vats in the field, following blueprints and using handtools and portable power tools and equipment.
• Locates and marks reference points for columns or plates on foundation, using master straightedge, squares, transit, and measuring tape, and applying knowledge of geometry.
• Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame, tanks, or vats, using plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles.
• Installs manholes, valves, gages, and feed water connection in drums to complete assembly of water tube boilers.
• Assists in testing assembled vessels by pumping water or gas under specified pressure into vessels and observing instruments for evidence of leakage.

Skills

Precision & accuracy

Shop math

Tool selection

Drawing interpretation

Spatial reasoning

Education

Apprenticeship

Tools

Hand tools

Portable power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Bilfinger Inc. is seeking a skilled field boiler and vessel technician to assemble, repair, and test boilers, tanks, and related structures on-site. You will read blueprints, use hand and power tools, and coordinate with crane operators to position components accurately.

The role requires apprenticeship training, physical endurance, and the ability to work in extreme conditions. E-Verify and compliance with safety standards are expected.