Insulator

Brown & Root; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Root in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Journeyman Insulator to apply, repair, and maintain insulation on equipment, pipes, and ducts to control noise and temperature.

The role requires reading blueprints, selecting appropriate materials, and performing work safely while meeting project deadlines; experience and independence are valued.

Qualifications

• Journeyman insulation experience 3+ years.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical instructions.
• Capable of independent planning and performing work.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, instructions, and other documentation to plan work.
• Determines amounts and selects insulation material based on heat retention and location.
• Moves materials and sets up work site.
• Covers or seals insulation with covers, sealant, tape, or cement.
• Fits insulation around obstructions and shapes materials.
• Installs sheet metal around insulated pipes to protect insulation.
• Measures and cuts insulation with measuring tools.
• Prepares surfaces with adhesives or cement.
• Covers insulation with protective coverings.
• Follows hazardous waste guidelines.
• May remove old asbestos insulation following safety procedures.
• Completes records, maintains tools, and cleans up.
• Observes safety and project rules; uses required PPE.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Read blueprints

Interpret instructions

Independent work

Tools handling

Sheet metal work

Safety compliance

Education

Journeyman status

Job description

INSULATOR

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

• 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