Insulation Technician Apprentice

Brown & Root; Port Arthur (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Root is seeking a Helpers to install, repair, and inspect insulation on equipment and pipes across industrial sites in Texas. The role emphasizes reading blueprints and following documented instructions to select materials and apply insulation effectively.

You will move materials, fit around obstructions, seal surfaces, and maintain safety standards, including handling hazardous waste guidelines. Prior field experience of at least 6 months is preferred; strong reading/comprehension and

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months documented field experience in the chosen craft.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, instructions, and other documentation or plan work activities.
• Determines the amounts and selects required insulation material based on heat retention, location, surface, shape, and equipment use.
• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work site.
• Covers, seals, or finishes insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement or asphalt mastic.
• Fits insulation around obstructions, and shapes insulating materials and protective coverings as required.
• Installs sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws to protect insulation from weather or damage.
• Measures and cuts insulation for covering surfaces using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.
• Prepares surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins.
• Covers or seals insulation with preformed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape to secure insulation to structure, according to type used.
• 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 cleanup and housekeeping activities.
• Observes and complies with all safety and project rules, including wearing personal safety equipment.

Skills

Reading instructions

Job description

Brown & Root is seeking a Helpers to install, repair, and inspect insulation on equipment and pipes across industrial sites in Texas. The role emphasizes reading blueprints and following documented instructions to select materials and apply insulation effectively.

You will move materials, fit around obstructions, seal surfaces, and maintain safety standards, including handling hazardous waste guidelines. Prior field experience of at least 6 months is preferred; strong reading/comprehension and