Insulator Journeyman Cert

Brown-and-Root-Industrial-Services; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks a Journeyman with NCCER to insulate equipment, pipes, and vessels, ensuring noise control and temperature management. The role requires reading and interpreting blueprints, selecting appropriate insulation materials, and installing protection against weather and damage.

Candidates should have 5+ years of field experience, strong safety awareness, and the ability to work independently while documenting work performed. Apply on-site at our Texas facility.

Qualifications

• Journeyman with NCCER certification required.
• Typically 5+ years of documented field experience in insulation or related craft.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work independently.
• Knowledge of safety rules and PPE in the job site.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blue prints, instructions, and other documentation or plan work activities.
• Determines the amounts and selects required insulation material (fiberglass, foam, cork, urethane, etc.).
• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work site.
• Covers or seals insulation with covers, sealant, tape or cement to protect surfaces.
• Installs sheet metal around insulated pipes to protect insulation from weather or damage.
• Measures and cuts insulation for coverage surfaces.
• Prepares surfaces for insulation application with adhesives and cement.
• Covers insulation with plastic covers or tape to secure, following guidelines.
• Follows hazardous waste handling guidelines and safety procedures.
• Completes records and maintains tools and equipment.

Skills

NCCER certification

Read and interpret instructions

Plan and perform work independently

Attention to safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Journeyman w/NCCER Required- Typically 5 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

Requirements

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:
a. Standing 70% Walking 20% Sitting 10%
b. 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.