Insulator Journeyman Cert

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Alvin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services is seeking a Journeyman with NCCER credentials to install and repair insulation on equipment, pipes, and ducts. You will read blueprints, select materials, and perform work independently in field environments.

The role emphasizes safe handling, proper sealing, and maintaining temperatures, with documentation of activities and adherence to safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; related field experience preferred.
• Knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures relevant to insulation work.
• Ability to follow instructions and plan work with supervision.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, instructions, and other documentation to plan work activities.
• Determines insulation materials and quantities based on location and equipment use.
• Moves materials and sets up the work site at assigned locations.
• Covers, seals, or finishes insulated surfaces and access holes.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Plan work activities

Independent worker

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Tape measure

Handsaw

Knife

Scissors

Staple gun

Caulking gun

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.