Insulator Foreman

brownandrootexternal; Arkansas; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services in Arkansas is seeking a Foreman to apply, repair, and supervise insulation work on equipment, pipes, and tanks to control temperatures and reduce noise. You will read blueprints, select materials, cut and fit insulation, and install protective sheet metal covers on exposed surfaces.

On-site duties include moving materials, setting up work areas, and ensuring safety adherence for all crew members.

Qualifications

• Reads and interprets blueprints, instructions, and other documentation or plan work activities.
• Plan work and select proper tools and materials for insulation tasks.
• Demonstrates safety awareness and follows guidelines for hazardous materials on site.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blue prints, instructions, and other documentation or plan work activities.
• Determines amounts and selects insulation material based on heat retention, location, surface, and equipment use.
• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up the site.
• Covers or seals insulation surfaces or access holes with covers, sealants, or tape.
• Fits insulation around obstructions and shapes insulating materials as required.
• Installs sheet metal around insulated pipes for weather protection or damage prevention.
• Measures and cuts insulation using common hand tools.
• Prepares surfaces for insulation by applying adhesives or cement.
• Covers insulation with protective coverings and secures it to structures.
• Follows hazardous waste handling guidelines and safety rules.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Insulation installation

Safety compliance

Hand tools

Lifting heavy objects

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Sheet metal work

Job description

Foreman

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:
   • Standing 70%
   • Walking 20%
   • Sitting 10%
   • 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%)

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.