Master Mechanic

STARCON International, Inc.; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 92,323,996 - 109,143,115; Full time

Job summary

STARCON International, Inc. seeks an experienced Boilermaker to perform disassembly, repair, and reassembly of heat exchangers, towers, drums and boilers, including hydro, nitrogen and pneumatic testing.

Candidates should have advanced knowledge of tray removal/installation, heater tube work, boiler installations and rigging, plus P&ID interpretation. Be prepared for extended hours and lifting up to 50 lbs, in an on-site environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with boiler and heat exchanger maintenance and repairs.
• Strong knowledge of tray removal and installation workflows.
• Proficiency in boiler installation including steam/mud drums and related piping.

Responsibilities

• Heat exchangers – disassembly, tube work, repairs and testing.
• Towers and drums – inspection, repairs and packing changes.
• Assist in blinding, bolting and testing pipe systems.

Skills

Tray removal

Heater tube installation

Boiler installation

Tube extraction

Layout skills

Rigging

P&ID reading

NCCER Boilermaker

Work planning

Job description

Responsibilities

• Heat exchangers – disassembly; bundle pulling and replacement; tube rolling; shell, head and bundle repairs and alterations; reassembly and performing hydro, nitrogen and pneumatic test on these systems.
• Towers and drums – blinding, opening, cleaning and inspecting; internal repairs by buffing or grinding; tray removal and replacement; packing and ring replacement; nozzle replacement, etc.
• Assisting in blinding, bolting up and testing old and new pipe systems.
• Heaters/boilers – burner replacement, internal repairs, convection repairs, tube extractions and replacements.
• Grinding, hammering or using flame cutting equipment to shape irregular edges of structural parts or facilitate fitting edges together.
• Valve replacements.

Required Skills

• Ability to plan work activities ahead of pace.
• Tray bar installation.
• Advanced knowledge of tray removal and installation.
• Advanced knowledge of removal and installation of heater tubes.
• Advanced knowledge of boiler installation including steam drums and mud drums.
• Roll, cut and extract exchanger tubes from a tube sheet / install plugs.
• Advanced knowledge of layout skills.
• Sound knowledge of rigging skills.
• NCCER certified Boilermaker preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of reading and working with P&ID’s.

Post Hire Requirements

• Always be in compliance with all of Starcon and clients’ safety and quality control procedures.
• Work in a team effort to reach a common goal.
• Be willing to assist other crafts when directed (pipe fitters, welders, riggers, etc.).
• Starcon CBT Rigging / Piping qualifications.

Work Environment

• Work in SCBA, special protective PPE specific to the unit, and working at heights.
• Extended work hours may be required.
• Exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be physically able to carry up to 50 lbs. of tools and/or material.

Pay Range

$32.22-38.09