Boilermaker

Taurus Industrial Group•Deer Park, TX

About The Position

The Boilermaker fabricates, assembles, erects, repairs, maintains, and dismantles boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, and related industrial equipment. The role involves working from blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work orders; fitting and aligning components; inspecting equipment; and supporting industrial construction, maintenance, turnarounds, and shutdowns. The position requires mechanical aptitude, safe use of trade tools and equipment, adherence to quality standards, and effective coordination with supervisors, coworkers, and other crafts. Work takes place at industrial construction and maintenance facilities such as refineries, petrochemical plants, power plants, and manufacturing sites. The work may involve confined spaces, elevated heights, heavy materials, and exposure to heat, noise, dust, fumes, and varying weather conditions. Overtime, weekends, shift work, and travel may be required based on project demands. The role requires regular lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 pounds and use of required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

At least 3 years of industrial boilermaker experience is preferred.
Experience in industrial maintenance, construction, refinery, petrochemical, power-generation, or manufacturing environments.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
Knowledge of boiler systems, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, and related equipment.
Strong understanding of industry safety standards and procedures, including OSHA regulations, hazard recognition, and safe work practices.
Thorough knowledge of boilermaker trade practices, procedures, materials, and industry standards.
Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work orders.
Ability to safely and effectively use hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, rigging equipment, measuring devices, and other trade-related equipment.
Skill in assembling, installing, maintaining, repairing, and dismantling boilers, pressure vessels, and associated equipment.
Skill in measuring, fitting, aligning, and fabricating metal components to specifications and quality standards.
Ability to inspect equipment, identify defects, troubleshoot issues, and determine corrective actions.
Ability to safely perform rigging, lifting, and material-handling activities in accordance with established procedures.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work as part of a team and coordinate with multiple crafts and supervisors.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions while maintaining productivity and quality standards.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in fast-paced industrial construction and maintenance environments.
Ability to work in confined spaces, at elevated heights, and in varying environmental and weather conditions.
Ability to pass all required pre-employment screenings, including drug and alcohol testing.
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly; climb ladders, scaffolding, and industrial structures; and stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods.
Ability to wear required PPE, including a hard hat, safety glasses, face shield, gloves, hearing protection, FR clothing, steel-toed footwear, fall protection, and respiratory protection.

Responsibilities

Safely install, maintain, repair, and dismantle boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, and related equipment.
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine job requirements.
Lay out, position, align, fit, and secure structural and pressure-containing components.
Perform vessel-entry work, including cleaning, inspection, tube replacement, refractory removal, and repairs.
Operate hand tools, power tools, grinders, torches, hoists, and other equipment needed for assigned tasks.
Assist with rigging, lifting, moving, and positioning heavy materials and equipment using proper rigging practices.
Inspect equipment and components for wear, damage, corrosion, and defects, and identify required repairs.
Work in confined spaces, elevated work areas, and other challenging industrial environments.
Follow site-specific, company, and regulatory safety procedures and maintain a safety-first culture.
Coordinate work activities and project schedules with supervisors, coworkers, and other crafts.
Maintain accurate documentation of work performed, inspections, and repairs as required.
Perform general labor associated with industrial construction, maintenance, turnarounds, and shutdowns.
Maintain clean, organized work areas and housekeeping standards.
Meet quality-control requirements and ensure work meets customer and company standards.