Insulation Foreman

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

FSA

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Career development

Job summary

Brown & Root is seeking an insulation technician to install, repair and maintain insulation on equipment, pipes, ductwork, and tanks, ensuring heat retention and noise control. You will read blueprints, select appropriate materials, cut and fit insulation, and seal surfaces with protective coverings.

The role requires meticulous workmanship, adherence to safety procedures, and the ability to work at heights.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent typically required.
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• Follows instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• Works under immediate supervision.
• Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, instructions, and other documentation or plan work activities.
• Determines amounts and selects insulation material based on heat retention, location, and equipment use.
• Moves materials and sets up the work site.
• Covers or seals insulated surfaces or access holes with covers, sealants or tape.
• Fits insulation around obstructions and shapes materials.
• Installs sheet metal around insulated pipes for weather protection.
• Measures and cuts insulation for surfaces.
• Prepares surfaces for insulation by applying adhesives or attaching pins.
• Covers insulation to secure it to structures and surfaces.
• 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 wears required PPE.

Skills

Precision & accuracy

Shop mathematics

Plan and tool selection

Dimensional visualization

Decision making

Work at heights

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Requirements

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%)

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.

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.

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%)

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.

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.