Industrial Insulator Journeyman

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a Journeyman insulator with strong field experience to apply, remove, and repair insulation on equipment, pipes, and tanks. You will read blueprints, select materials, and perform installation while protecting surfaces and ensuring temperature control.

This role emphasizes adhering to safety protocols, accurate documentation, and teamwork on industrial sites. Candidates should bring hands-on experience and the ability to work at heights with

Qualifications

• Typically 3+ years of documented field experience in insulation.
• Knowledge of insulation materials and application methods.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and plans.
• Follows safety guidelines and PPE requirements.
• Works under supervision with clear guidelines and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and plans for insulation work.
• Determine insulation materials and quantities based on heat retention and conditions.
• Transport materials to site and set up work area.
• Install insulation and sheet metal, seal and protect surfaces.
• Cut and fit insulation to surfaces and around obstructions.
• Seal insulation with covers and fasteners and protect exposed areas.
• Prepare surfaces with adhesives or cement prior to insulation.
• Observe safety guidelines and wear required PPE.
• Complete records and keep tools and area clean.

Skills

Precision & accuracy

Shop math

Planning

3D visualization

Decision making

Height safety

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Journeyman - Typically 3 years and above documented field experience in chosen craft discipline with ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently.

SUMMARY

Apply, remove, and repair insulation on equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, hot and cold pipes, storage tanks and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read and interpret blue prints, instructions, and other documentation or plan work activities.
• Determine the amounts and selects required insulation material (in sheet, tubular, or roll form), such as fiberglass, foam rubber, Styrofoam, cork, or urethane, based on material's ability to retain heat, location, surface, shape, and equipment use.
• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work site.
• Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement or asphalt mastic.
• Fit insulation around obstructions, and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.
• Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws in order to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage.
• Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.
• Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces.
• Covers or seals insulation with preformed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape to secure insulation to structure, according to type of insulation used and structure covered, using staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun.
• Follows all hazardous waste handling guidelines.
• May remove or seal off old asbestos insulation, following safety procedures.
• Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up and housekeeping activities.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
• Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Plan work and select proper tools.
• Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
• Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
• Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Work at heights without fear.

QUALIFICATIONS

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Strength:
a. Standing 70% Walking 20% Sitting 10%
b. Lifting 50 lb.
Carrying 50 lb.
Pushing 70 ft-lb.
Pulling 70 ft-lb.

2. Climbing F
Balancing F

3. Stooping F
Kneeling O
Crouching F
Crawling O
Reaching C
Handling C
Fingering F

EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS

NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)
F Frequently (34-66%)
C Constantly (67-100%)

Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

BENEFITS: Brown & Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, and flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.