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Zachry Brands, Inc.
Boilermaker 2
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What they do
A Boilermaker installs and repairs boilers or other large containers that hold liquids for generating heat or electricity, or for processing chemicals or other products. Assembles very large boilers at installation sites. Repairs boiler pipes and valves and inspects and replaces parts. May work on other large industrial equipment.
$66,080 / year median in Texas
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Maintenance
- per diem is not offered
- Boilermaker will remove, replace and/or repair various piping systems; work on various coal fired boiler components including soot blowers, burners and dampers; work around and have experience with flue gas desulfurization process and equipment.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below). 6 PLUSMORE YEARS EXPERIENCE NCCER WRITTEN OR NCCER PLUS CERTIFICATION
Must be able to meet all physical requirements. Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces Must have all required tools. (see tool list) Must have reliable transportation. Must have ability to work a rotating schedule which includes nights and weekends. Self-motivatedJOB REQUIREMENTS
Job Requirements Read specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required. Identify all tools required for tasks. Ability to properly use tools of the craft Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks. Fabricate equipment according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors. Hoist equipment and tools into location via bull rigging or crane. Steel fabrication using torches, band saws, plasma cutter, grinders etc… Minor pipe fabrication- ability to pull field measurements to repair/replace like in kind pipe sections Pipe and steel prep for welding procedures Follow direction of supervision
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Leadership Abilities Ability to perform all job duties of craft trade. Know when to stop work for misinformation, safety concerns or any other reason that would create a risk to one's self, a team member or damage equipment. Drawings Ability to read basic blue prints Read and understand craft specs, craft spec procedures and recommendations Able to locate piece marks for correct views and know how to pick out different elevations Being able to know the correct installation based on the orientation. Knowledge of symbols based on legend Rigging Knowledge of all types of safe rigging practices (chokers, slings, etc.) Knowledge of rigging components (come-a-longs, chain hoist, tuggers- manual, electric and pneumatic) Ability to dictate correct knots based on material Connection Know all aspects of connecting Correct procedures of pipe connection bolt ups, valve installations Ability to properly use a torque wrench Fabrication Ability to read cut sheets Lay out from drawing Cut material from lay out and cut sheets Plan work and execute Ability to take drawings, required material, line out helpers and execute work Tools and knowledge Knowledge of specialty tools (torque wrench, mill hogg, torch, plasma cutter, chop saws, mag drills, Hogan drills) Welding and cutting Knowledge of cutting torch, set up, dangers, usage, cleaning, types of tips and when to use the different types of tips Equipment Knowledge Knowledge of JLG's man baskets, ST and RT fork lifts, ability to be training through Zachry and operate in needed Basic maintenance (inspections) Safe operations practices Signaling of equipment (ETS, NCCO, NCCER) Flagging of cranes, forklifts, man lifts Knots Tying knots for tag lines, etc.
CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED
- NCCER
- Industrial Boilermaker
OTHER POSITION OR SITE REQUIREMENTS NCCER CERTS BOILERMAKER CRAFT TEST CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED
- NCCER
- Industrial Boilermaker
CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED
- NCCER
- Industrial Boilermaker
OTHER POSITION OR SITE REQUIREMENTS MUST HAVE VALID DL
Physical Requirements:
- Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
- Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
- May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
- Must be able to work at heights and be able to climb ladders and stairways as well as work on elevated platforms
- Will as needed work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms. Will work at heights up to 300' utilizing proper fall protection.
- Must be capable of working outside in the elements including heat, cold, rain, snow and wind
- Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limiting to hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, fall arrest harness, face shield, ear plugs, and goggles.