Boilermaker Helper

Ohmstede Ltd.•Sulphur, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Ohmstede Ltd is looking for a Boilermaker Helper to perform the necessary tasks required to repair, retube, rebuild and construct shell & tube heat exchangers of various types and other process equipment associated with the Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Processing Industry.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two years of related experience
Working knowledge of fabrication shop practice
Must be able to read and write English
Must be able to read and interpret drawings
Accurately read and interpret measuring devices

Responsibilities

Must be able to comprehend instructions from supervisors and/or co-workers.
Supervises/instructs temp hands for support in completing tasks.
Performs lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and workpieces during installation.
Attaches sling and operates overhead crane to lift equipment to specified position.
Unloads bundles from shell for cleaning and repairs and reinstalls in shell when repairs are complete.
Performs breakdown of bundle to include knocking stubs and pulling out tubes.
Performs mechanical cleaning including chipping, sawing and grinding.
Performs loading and unloading of furnace.
Grind to fit, using portable grinder.
Installs test heads on bundles for testing.
Performs Hydro test of the assembled vessel or bundle.
Assembles and lines up tube sheets and baffles for retubing bundle.
Loads tubes into refurbished baffle assemblies.
Loads and unloads trucks for transporting heat exchangers.
Wear personal protective equipment prescribed by posted signs, written instructions, or specified by supervisor.
Must be able to use measuring tape down to 1/16”.
Responsible for the hookup and breakdown of equipment using proper tools and procedure.
Communicates verbally/effectively in English with supervisors and co-workers for resolution of any questions regarding safety, job conduct, and product quality control.
Operates equipment or power tools when authorized and qualified to do so and in accordance with established company rules and work orders.
Cleans up work area and equipment after work is completed and/or at end of each shift.
Complies with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company.
Must be able to work, when necessary, plus overtime day or night shift and/or weekends.