The Boilermaker will remove, replace, repair, and maintain various piping systems and equipment. Responsibilities include work on soot blowers, burners, dampers, pumps, pressure parts, and other boiler-related components. Candidates should have experience with industrial maintenance activities, equipment troubleshooting, fabrication, rigging, and installation practices.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
- 6+ years of Industrial Boilermaker experience preferred but not required.
- NCCER Industrial Boilermaker Certification preferred.
- Must pass a Boilermaker Craft Test.
- NCCER Written Assessment or NCCER Certification required.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
- Experience with industrial maintenance projects.
- Experience repairing and maintaining pumps, piping systems, and boiler components.
- Must be self-motivated and safety focused.
- Ability to work rotating schedules, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Must possess a valid driver's license.
- Must provide required tools of the trade.
Position Responsibilities
- Read blueprints, specifications, and work instructions to determine work requirements.
- Plan and execute maintenance, repair, and fabrication activities.
- Remove, install, repair, and replace piping systems and related equipment.
- Fabricate steel components using torches, plasma cutters, grinders, band saws, and other tools.
- Perform minor pipe fabrication and field measurements.
- Prepare piping and steel for welding activities.
- Repair and maintain boiler components including burners, dampers, soot blowers, and associated systems.
- Troubleshoot mechanical equipment and identify both minor and major equipment issues.
- Dismantle, inspect, repair, and reassemble mechanical equipment.
- Hoist equipment and materials using cranes, chain falls, come-a-longs, and other rigging equipment.
- Maintain compliance with all safety policies, procedures, and refinery requirements.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge & Skills
Leadership & Safety
- Ability to lead and direct helpers when assigned.
- Strong commitment to safe work practices.
- Ability to stop work when unsafe conditions or concerns exist.
- Understand hazard recognition and mitigation practices.
Drawings & Specifications
- Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
- Locate piece marks and elevations.
- Understand specifications and installation requirements.
- Identify symbols and legends used in construction drawings.
Rigging
- Knowledge of safe rigging practices.
- Experience with slings, chokers, chain hoists, tuggers, and related rigging equipment.
- Ability to tie and select appropriate knots for lifting and securing materials.
Pipe & Mechanical Work
- Pipe installation and bolt-up procedures.
- Valve installation and maintenance.
- Proper use of torque wrenches.
- Pipe layout and field measurements.
- Equipment disassembly and reassembly.
Fabrication
- Read and interpret cut sheets.
- Layout and fabricate materials from drawings.
- Execute fabrication activities accurately and efficiently.
Tools & Equipment
Knowledge and experience with:
- Torque wrenches
- Mill Hogs
- Cutting torches
- Plasma cutters
- Chop saws
- Magnetic drills
- Hogan drills
- Grinders
- Band saws
Equipment Operation
- Knowledge of JLG manlifts and personnel baskets.
- Knowledge of rough-terrain and straight-mast forklifts.
- Ability to be trained and authorized to operate site equipment.
- Knowledge of inspections and safe equipment operation practices.
- Ability to signal and flag equipment operations safely.
Math Skills
- Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Fractions and dimensional calculations.
- Material takeoffs and measurements required for craft work.
Certifications & Licenses
Required:
- Valid Driver's License
- Boilermaker Craft Test
Preferred:
- NCCER Industrial Boilermaker Certification
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and lift throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders, stairways, and work from elevated platforms.
- Ability to work at heights up to 300 feet while utilizing proper fall protection.
- Ability to work in confined spaces.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
- Ability to wear required PPE, including:
- Hard hat
- Safety glasses
- Gloves
- Face shield
- Hearing protection
- Fall protection harness
- Goggles
Work Schedule
- Rotating schedule required.
- Must be available to work nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.
Why Join Zachry?
- Long-term maintenance opportunity
- Safety-focused culture
- Industry-leading team
- Opportunity to work in a large refinery environment
- Career growth and development opportunities
Selected candidates must pass all applicable pre-employment and site-specific requirements.
ZACHRY is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free Work Environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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