Insulation Foreman

Brown & Root•La Marque, TX

About The Position

Apply, remove, and repair insulation on equipment, pipes, ductwork, and other mechanical systems, including heat exchangers, hot and cold pipes, storage tanks, and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures. Work from blueprints, instructions, and other documentation to plan activities, select and prepare insulation materials, and install protective coverings. The role also involves maintaining tools and equipment, keeping records, following hazardous-waste and safety procedures, and completing cleanup and housekeeping activities. The position works under immediate supervision and typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

Requirements

Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select proper tools.
Compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Work at heights without fear.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, instructions, and other documentation, or plan work activities.
Determine the amount and select the required insulation material based on its heat-retention properties, location, surface, shape, and equipment use.
Move materials and equipment to work locations and set up the work site.
Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces and access holes with plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement, or asphalt mastic.
Fit insulation around obstructions and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required.
Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws to protect insulation from weather or physical damage.
Measure and cut insulation using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.
Prepare surfaces for insulation by applying adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or attaching metal pins.
Secure insulation to structures with preformed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape, using tools such as a staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun.
Follow hazardous-waste handling guidelines.
May remove or seal off old asbestos insulation while following safety procedures.
Complete records, maintain tools and equipment, and perform cleanup and housekeeping activities.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment.
Perform other duties as required.