Boilermaker 2

Zachry Group•La Porte, TX

12d

About The Position

Boilermakers install, repair, maintain, inspect, and test boilers, pressure vessels, exchangers, towers, tanks, and related equipment in industrial refinery or chemical plant environments. The role requires working safely, interpreting drawings and specifications, performing rigging and structural work, and completing tasks according to company and customer requirements. The Boilermaker 2 leads steel erection, fabrication, rigging, grid layout, and installation activities. The employee reviews work documents, lays out and fabricates materials, coordinates helpers and crew members, performs basic welding and equipment setup, and uses specialty tools and lifting equipment. The position also involves basic equipment inspection and maintenance, safe material handling, and other duties assigned by supervision.

Requirements

Ability to perform all duties of the Boilermaker craft.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, IFC drawings, specifications, details, and cut sheets.
Experience with steel erection, fabrication, rigging, and structural installation.
Knowledge of safe rigging practices, including chokers, slings, knots, and lifting procedures.
Knowledge of bolting methods, torque requirements, tensioning procedures, and turn-of-the-nut methods.
Knowledge of tension indicators and the use of Skidmore equipment.
Ability to understand piece marks, elevations, orientation requirements, legends, and symbols on drawings.
Experience laying out material from drawings and specifications.
Experience with specialty tools, including torque wrenches, Skidmore equipment, torque guns, mag drills, and Hogan drills.
Basic welding knowledge, including MIG, stick, and gas welding processes.
Knowledge of cutting-torch setup, operation, maintenance, hazards, and tip selection.
Knowledge of JLG lifts, cranes, man baskets, and related equipment.
Knowledge of safe operating practices and equipment inspections.
Ability to perform basic math, including arithmetic, fractions, and footage calculations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to follow company, customer, and project policies and procedures and perform additional assigned duties.
Reliable transportation to and from work.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to pass all site-specific requirements and any required pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Industrial experience installing, repairing, and maintaining refinery or chemical-plant equipment.
Previous experience on industrial maintenance or construction projects.
Current, ROF'd, or former Zachry employee.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints, IFC drawings, specifications, and work packages to determine work scope, materials, and installation procedures.
Identify the tools, equipment, and materials needed for assigned tasks.
Recognize jobsite hazards and implement appropriate safety precautions.
Assemble, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, vats, exchangers, and towers.
Fabricate equipment and components according to drawings, specifications, and supervisor instructions.
Hoist materials, equipment, and tools using cranes, rigging, and other lifting devices.
Verify structural-steel alignment using transits, levels, laser equipment, and plumb bobs.
Connect columns, beams, girders, and other structural members using bolts and required connection methods.
Position, align, and secure structural-steel members for permanent installation.
Pull, push, pry, and fit steel components into place for assembly and installation.
Cut, bend, fit, and weld steel components using torches, welding equipment, and metal-cutting tools.
Lead steel erection, fabrication, rigging, grid layout, and installation activities.
Review drawings, details, notes, ECNs, holds, specifications, and cut sheets before beginning work.
Recognize when production work should stop and when an RFI is required.
Lay out material from drawings and cut sheets and perform field fabrication as needed.
Assign work to helpers and crew members and execute work safely and efficiently.
Use and maintain specialty tools, including torque wrenches, Skidmore equipment, torque guns, mag drills, and Hogan drills.
Perform basic welding activities and equipment setup.
Safely operate cutting torches and apply proper setup, maintenance, and tip-selection procedures.
Work around and assist with cranes, JLG man lifts, aerial lifts, and other equipment.
Perform basic equipment inspections and maintenance.
Follow safe lifting, rigging, signaling, flagging, and material-handling procedures.
Tie knots and use rigging configurations appropriate for tag lines, lashing, and lifting operations.
Perform duties assigned by supervision safely and productively.