Boilermaker – Houston, TX

Position Summary

The Boilermaker 1 performs maintenance and installs equipment related to various types of towers, heat exchanges, heaters, and plant piping to blueprint specifications, using power tools and hand tools. ​

Essential Functions

• Design, install, and repair boilers used to heat water for generating electric power or providing heat in refineries • Attach water tubes, stacks and liners, safety and check valves, and water and pressure gauges • Connect fire tubes to head or water tubes to drain and headers of boilers • Drill and tap holes for installation of studs • Tighten bolts to assemble frames, using power or hand wrenches • Bolts or screws accessories such as manholes, hand holes, fans, gauges, and valves to vessels • Replaces defective parts, using power wrenches prying bars or hand tools • May perform general piping work such as line breaking, installing blinds, gaskets • May install equipment internals, packings, catalysts, and desiccants in vessels. • Inspect, clean, maintain and repair equipment • Knowledge of materials, methods, and tools needed in construction • Perform daily maintenance and safety checks • Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company’s safety culture • Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required • At least 3 years’ experience as a boilermaker • NCCER is required

Required Skills

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of towers, heaters, exchangers, and refinery piping • Ability to read and interpret blueprints • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information • Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities • Ability to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments – results oriented • Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail • Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines • Ability to work non-routine hours, when necessary • Ability and willingness to travel as required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas • Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another • Ability to operate job related tools • Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers • Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds and up to 150 pounds with help

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