Journeyman Industrial Insulator — Heat & Noise Control Expert

Brown & Root; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks a Journeyman insulation technician to apply, remove, and repair insulation on equipment, pipes, and tanks to control noise and maintain temperatures. You will read blueprints, select materials, and prepare surfaces for insulation work, while following safety and hazardous-waste guidelines.

Role requires documented field experience (3+ years preferred), ability to work independently, and adherence to company safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; experience preferred in insulation or related trades.
• Read and interpret documents such as blueprints and instructions; plan and perform work activities independently.
• Follow hazardous waste handling guidelines and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blueprints, instructions, and other documentation or plan work activities.
• Determines amounts and selects insulation material based on heat retention and location.
• Moves materials to work locations and sets up the work site.
• Covers, seals, or finishes insulated surfaces with covers, sealants, tape or cement.
• Fits insulation around obstructions and shapes materials as required.
• Installs sheet metal around insulated pipes to protect insulation.
• Measures and cuts insulation using measuring tools.
• Prepares surfaces with adhesives or cement before insulation application.
• Covers insulation with protective coverings and secures to structures.
• Follows hazardous waste handling guidelines; may remove old asbestos insulation with safety procedures.
• Completes records and performs housekeeping duties.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Materials handling

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Insulation materials

Sheet metal installation

Measuring tools

Job description

Brown & Root Industrial Services seeks a Journeyman insulation technician to apply, remove, and repair insulation on equipment, pipes, and tanks to control noise and maintain temperatures. You will read blueprints, select materials, and prepare surfaces for insulation work, while following safety and hazardous-waste guidelines.

Role requires documented field experience (3+ years preferred), ability to work independently, and adherence to company safety standards.