NCCER Certified Insulator

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance; Beaumont, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Gulf Industrial Alliance is seeking a Journeyman insulation professional with 8+ years of field experience. The role involves applying, removing, and repairing insulation on equipment, pipes, and tanks, and requires NCCER certification.

You will read blueprints, select materials, and perform work independently on site. Responsibilities include cutting and fitting insulation, installing sheet metal protections, and maintaining safety and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have NCCER certification.
• 8+ years documented field experience in chosen craft.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets blue prints, instructions, and other documentation or plan work activities.
• Determines the amounts and selects required insulation material based on temperature needs and location.
• Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work site.
• Covers or seals insulation and install protective coverings as required.
• Fits insulation around obstructions and shapes materials as required.
• Installs sheet metal around insulated pipes to protect insulation from weather or damage.
• Measures and cuts insulation for surfaces with basic hand tools.
• Prepares surfaces for insulation application with adhesives or cement.
• Covers insulation with protective coverings to secure to structure per type used.
• Follows hazardous waste handling guidelines.
• May remove or seal off old asbestos insulation following safety procedures.
• Completes records, maintains tools, and performs cleanup and housekeeping.
• Observes safety rules and uses required PPE.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Independent work

Documentation

Plan and perform work

Tools

Tape measures

Handsaws

Knives

Scissors

Job description

Journeyman - Typically 8+ years 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. MUST HAVE NCCER certification.

Requires metalworking for insulation flashing, cutting and handling perlite type insulation, standing seam installation, temporary insulation fabrication and handling, piping, storage tanks, pressure vessels, various thickness of insulation, insulation sealing, draining and inspection.

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

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.

BENEFITS

Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development

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.