Boilermaker

Taurus Industrial Group • Deer Park, TX

5d • Onsite

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 in industrial construction and maintenance environments, including refineries, petrochemical plants, power plants, and manufacturing sites. Candidates need strong mechanical aptitude, a commitment to safety, and the ability to perform physically demanding work. Overtime, weekends, shift work, and travel may be required based on project demands.

The Boilermaker reads drawings and work orders, fits and aligns metal components, performs vessel-entry work and inspections, assists with rigging and material handling, and documents work performed. The role requires following site, company, and regulatory safety and quality requirements while coordinating with supervisors, coworkers, and other crafts.

Requirements

• A minimum of 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 industrial 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 read and work from blueprints, drawings, specifications, and work orders.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, cutting torches, rigging equipment, measuring devices, and other trade-related equipment safely and effectively.
• 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 perform rigging, lifting, and material handling safely and 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 understand and follow written and verbal instructions while meeting 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.
• Must pass required pre-employment screenings, including drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; climb ladders, scaffolding, and industrial structures; and stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach for extended periods.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, face shield, gloves, hearing protection, flame-resistant 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.
• Communicate with supervisors, coworkers, and other crafts to coordinate work and meet project schedules.
• 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 to help keep areas free of hazards.
• Meet quality control requirements and ensure work meets customer and company standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed