Industrial Insulation Specialist

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC; Enoree (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC seeks a Journeyman with documented field insulation experience to insulate equipment, pipes, ducts, and vessels. You will read plans, select materials, and install insulation to control heat and noise across various mechanical systems.

The role involves site setup, material handling, and adherence to safety guidelines, including handling hazardous materials when required. Applicants should be able to work independently with strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Journeyman with 3+ years of field experience in insulation.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and procedures.
• Capable of planning and performing work independently while following safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints and plans work activities.
• Determines insulation materials and quantities based on location, surface, and equipment.
• Moves materials to work locations and sets up the work site.
• Covers, seals, or finishes insulated surfaces or access holes with protective materials.
• Fits insulation around obstructions and shapes materials as required.
• Installs sheet metal around insulated pipes to protect insulation from weather or damage.
• Measures and cuts insulation for covering surfaces using basic hand tools.
• Prepares surfaces by applying adhesives, cement, or asphalt and attaching pins.
• Covers insulation with protective covers to secure it in place.
• Follows hazardous waste handling guidelines.
• May remove or seal off old asbestos insulation with safety procedures.
• Completes records, maintains tools, and performs cleanup activities.
• Observes safety rules and wears required PPE; performs other duties as required.

Skills

Read blueprints

Independent work

Document work activities

Tools

Tape measure

Handsaw

Knives

Scissors

Caulking gun

Sealants

Job description

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC seeks a Journeyman with documented field insulation experience to insulate equipment, pipes, ducts, and vessels. You will read plans, select materials, and install insulation to control heat and noise across various mechanical systems.

The role involves site setup, material handling, and adherence to safety guidelines, including handling hazardous materials when required. Applicants should be able to work independently with strong documentation skills.