Insulator Helper

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

Helpers (includes helpers 0 months- helper 42 months) – Preferred minimum of 6 months documented field experience in chosen craft discipline. Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.

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