Insulation Craft

Brown-and-Root-Industrial-Services; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services in Texas seeks a Journeyman to insulate equipment, pipes, and ductwork, ensuring temperature control and noise reduction. The role requires reading plans, selecting materials, and performing installations with safety compliance.

Leadman responsibilities include guidance to crew, while a Journeyman performs hands-on insulation work and documents progress. Strong reading skills and precision are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; field experience preferred.
• NCCER certifications written and/or practical may be required.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and plans.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, instructions, and plans work activities.
• Determines insulation material amounts and selects suitable types.
• Moves materials to work locations and sets up the site.
• Covers or seals insulation on surfaces and access holes.
• Fits insulation around obstructions and shapes insulating materials.
• Installs sheet metal around insulated pipes for protection.
• Measures and cuts insulation for surfaces using basic tools.
• Prepares surfaces with adhesives or cement for insulation application.
• Covers or seals insulation to secure it to structures.
• Follows hazardous waste handling guidelines.
• May remove or seal off old asbestos insulation following safety procedures.
• Completes records, maintains tools, and performs cleanup.
• Observes safety and project rules and uses proper PPE.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Plan workflow

Shop mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB STEP

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.

Certified Journeyman - Requires attainment of NCCER certifications written and/or practical.

Leadman - Provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to other craft workers in work crew, providing assistance to Foreman, while working in the capacity of a journeyman.

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

• Reads and interprets blue prints, instructions, and other documentation or plan work activities.
• Determines 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.

JOB 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%)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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 and 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.

STATE

Texas