Industrial Insulation Journeyman - Flexible Schedule

brownandrootexternal; South Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Career development

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking an experienced Journeyman insulation technician to read blueprints, select appropriate insulation materials, and perform installations on equipment, pipes, and tanks. The role emphasizes accurate material selection and adherence to safety procedures on site.

Responsibilities include setting up the work area, measuring and cutting insulation, and sealing surfaces with appropriate covers and sealants while following hazardous waste guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; field experience preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and interpret instructions.
• Journeyman-level experience in insulation or related craft.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, instructions, and other documentation or plans work activities.
• Determines materials and insulation type based on heat retention, location, surface, and equipment use.
• Moves materials to work sites and sets up the work area.
• Covers or seals insulation surfaces with covers, sealants, tape, or cement.
• Fits insulation around obstructions and shapes materials as required.
• Installs sheet metal around insulated pipes for weather protection and damage prevention.
• Measures and cuts insulation using tape measures and saws.
• Prepares surfaces with adhesives or cement before insulation application.
• Covers insulation with protective covers or tape, securing to structure as needed.
• Follows hazardous waste handling guidelines and safety rules.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Independent work

Plan & document work

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Handsaw

Caulking gun

Staple gun

Sealants

Job description

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking an experienced Journeyman insulation technician to read blueprints, select appropriate insulation materials, and perform installations on equipment, pipes, and tanks. The role emphasizes accurate material selection and adherence to safety procedures on site.

Responsibilities include setting up the work area, measuring and cutting insulation, and sealing surfaces with appropriate covers and sealants while following hazardous waste guidelines.