Rope Access NCCER Boilermakers

Turner Industries; St. George (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Turner Industries seeks a NCCER-credentialed Boilermaker for the Baton Rouge, LA area. The role involves assembling, disassembling, and repairing boilers, tanks, and vessels using rope-access techniques and blueprint specs.

Non-exempt position reporting to a foreman; duties follow established procedures with frequent checks for quality and safety. Essential qualifications include NCCER certification, IRATA/SPRAT Level 1–3, TWIC, and the ability to work at height.

Qualifications

• Minimum education: high school diploma or equivalent.
• IRATA / SPRAT Level 1-3 certification required.
• NCCER certification is required.
• TWIC card and CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and disassemble boilers, tanks, vats, and exchangers per blueprints.
• Perform maintenance and repairs using rope access methods and related equipment.
• Follow safety procedures, PPE, and site rules at all times.
• Assist in testing and commissioning of vessels and assemblies.

Skills

NCCER certification

IRATA SPRAT Level 1-3

TWIC Card

Rigging

Work at height

CPR certification

Tool use: grinders & oxy torch

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grinders

Oxy/acetylene torch

Job description

Turner Industries is a fully diversified industrial contractor. We help move the world forward by providing responsive, innovative solutions designed to increase plant production, reduce costs, reduce downtime, and even prevent shutdowns. Headquartered in Baton Rouge, LA, Turner Industries has over 20,000 employees with offices and job sites across the United States. Our single-solution approach in the petrochemical, refining, energy, pulp and paper, and related industries has made Turner one of the nation's top industrial contractors and earned us the No. 1 spot on ABC's 2024 Top Performers list. People are at the heart of everything we do. Their safety, security, and satisfaction have always been our top priorities. For proof, look no further than our strong working relationships and extraordinary workforce.

We are seeking NCCER credentialed Boilermakers with Rope Access - Level I, Level II, or Level III certification in the Baton Rouge, LA area. The Boilermaker position assembles and disassembles, erects, and repairs boilers, tanks, vats, pressure vessels, exchangers, and heaters according to blueprint specifications. Non-exempt role; Reports to a Front-Line Supervisor (Foreman); Assigned duties according to specific procedures / work is checked frequently.

Essential Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
• IRATA / SPRAT Level 1, Level 2, or Level 3 certification
• TWIC Card
• Must have NCCER certification
• Demonstrated proficiency in construction tool use (i.e. grinders, oxy/acetylene torch)
• Rigging
• Must have a capacity for work at height
• Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving skills
• CPR certification
• Post offer drug / alcohol screen, physical evaluation, and signed acceptance of the company Drug, Alcohol and Contraband Policy
• Comply with company and client job site safety requirements
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace

Functional Requirements

Uses Industrial Rope Access methods and related equipment to access and complete a wide variety of maintenance, repairs and other industrial work tasks while suspended on ropes or in difficult access areas; responsibilities may also include rescue operations, technical reports, and administrative tasks; locates and marks reference points for columns and plates on foundation; attaches rigging or signals crane operator to lift parts to specified position; aligns structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame, tanks, or vats, hammers, flame-cuts, files, or grinds irregular edges of sections or structural parts to facilitate fitting edges together; bolts structures and sections together; positions drums and headers into supports or bolts supports to frame; aligns water tubes and connects and expands tube ends to drums and headers; bolts casing sections, uptakes, stacks, baffles and such fabricated parts as chutes, air heaters, fan stands, feeding tube, catwalks, ladders, coal hoppers and safety hatch to frame; installs trays in process towers; installs manholes, valves, gauges, and feedwater connection in drums to complete assembly of water tube boilers; assists in testing assembled vessels; perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction

Compensation

Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits include health, dental, vision, life, ADD, voluntary life / ADD, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, telehealth access, and employee assistance program.

Physical Involvement

May be required to do the following: climbing ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc. above and below ground level; maintaining balance on ladders, scaffolds, structures, etc.; reaching in all directions; handling and manipulating objects and materials; coordinating the movements of eyes, hands and fingers to operate tools and equipment; lifting 30 to 50 pounds from ground level, waist level, and/or overhead; carrying objects, tools, equipment, etc.; standing / sitting; walking; pushing; pulling; bending; kneeling; crouching/squatting; seeing with or without correction; hearing with or without correction; wearing respirator and other PPE; typing / data entry; stepstool use; work in excessive heat; work in excessive cold; work in loud environment

Turner Industries is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability and/or protected veteran status in accordance with governing law.

Keywords: NDT technician, inspection, rope access, boilermaker