Industrial Insulation Journeyman - Field Technician

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks a Journeyman Insulator to install, repair, and remove insulation on equipment and piping in industrial settings. You will read blueprints, select materials, and fit insulation while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, fabricating sheet metal, and working at heights; the role requires working in plants, mills, and refineries with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Journeyman with documented field experience and ability to read instructions.
• Experience selecting insulation materials and fitting around obstructions.
• Ability to work at heights and in industrial environments.
• Knowledge of safety rules and personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and plan work activities.
• Select insulation material and determine quantities.
• Move materials and set up work site.
• Cover or seal insulated surfaces and access holes.
• Fit insulation around obstructions and shape coverings.
• Install sheet metal around insulated pipes to protect insulation.
• Measure and cut insulation for surfaces.
• Prepare surfaces with adhesives or cement before insulation.
• Secure insulation with covers, sealants, or tape.
• Follow hazardous waste handling guidelines.
• May remove or seal old asbestos insulation per safety procedures.
• Complete records and maintain tools and equipment.
• Observe safety rules and wear PPE.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Insulation installation

Sheet metal work

Hand and power tools

Safety compliance

Industrial insulation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measures

Handsaws

Knives

Scissors

Staple gun

Trowel

Paintbrush

Caulking gun

Job description

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks a Journeyman Insulator to install, repair, and remove insulation on equipment and piping in industrial settings. You will read blueprints, select materials, and fit insulation while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include preparing surfaces, fabricating sheet metal, and working at heights; the role requires working in plants, mills, and refineries with a strong focus on safety and efficiency.