Boilermaker

Walashek•Norfolk, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The boilermaker is responsible for comprehending and utilizing blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical manuals, and work process instructions to install, and repair boilers, and other pressure vessels. This position reports directly to the Leadman or Foreman as assigned.

Requirements

Must possess Boiler, heat exchanger, and valve repair experience.
Ability to pass a drug screen.
Ability to obtain DBIDS/TWIC credentials.

Responsibilities

Test and inspect boiler systems for leaks or defects
Replace or repair valves, using hand and power tools.
Be experienced in using gas torches.
Cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces.
Inspect assembled vessels and individual components, such as tubes, fittings, valves, controls, and auxiliary mechanisms, to locate any defects.
Install manholes, handholes, taps, tubes, valves, gauges, and feedwater connections in drums of water tube boilers, using hand tools.
Clean pressure vessel equipment, using scrapers, wire brushes, and cleaning solvents.
Install refractory brick in fireboxes.
Use blueprints to determine locations, positions, or dimensions of parts.
Ability to read, interpret and follow procedures. Competent in reading and understanding specifications and drawings.
Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate to current or daily job duties
Be fit for a respirator
Able to constantly climb stairs and ladders, up to 200 rungs/steps per hour
Access confined spaces.
Complies with the highest level of safety during all stages of project execution to avoid any type of incidents and or accidents.
Walk to, from, and between assigned work areas throughout the scheduled shift.
Endure noise, fumes, dust, and inclement weather.
Work overtime as needed to meet production demands