Insulation Technician – Pipe & Ductwork

Zachry Group; Sinclair (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

ZACHRY is seeking an insulation installer to read blueprints, select materials, and set up sites for insulation work at the Lincoln Ave Sinclair, WY location. You will measure, cut, and install insulation, cover and seal surfaces, and ensure compliance with safety rules and hazardous waste guidelines.

The role involves working at heights, using various hand tools, and potentially removing old asbestos insulation under safety procedures. NCCER certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, instructions, and other documentation or plan work activities.
• Determines the amounts and selects required insulation material (in sheet, tubular, or roll form).
• 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 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.

Skills

Precision

Shop mathematics

Plan work

Tool selection

3D visualization

Education

NCCER

Job description

ZACHRY is seeking an insulation installer to read blueprints, select materials, and set up sites for insulation work at the Lincoln Ave Sinclair, WY location. You will measure, cut, and install insulation, cover and seal surfaces, and ensure compliance with safety rules and hazardous waste guidelines.

The role involves working at heights, using various hand tools, and potentially removing old asbestos insulation under safety procedures. NCCER certification is preferred.