Insulation Foreman

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Texas City, TX

About The Position

Apply, remove, and repair insulation on equipment, pipes, ductwork, and other mechanical systems, such as heat exchangers, hot and cold pipes, storage tanks, and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures. The role involves interpreting blueprints and instructions, selecting and preparing insulation materials, measuring and fitting insulation, and protecting finished surfaces. It also includes following hazardous-waste and safety procedures, maintaining tools and equipment, completing records, and carrying out cleanup and housekeeping activities. The position may require a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in the field or a related area. The employee works under immediate supervision, follows instructions and established guidelines, and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Physical demands include frequent standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, and fingering; constant reaching and handling; occasional kneeling and crawling; and lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

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 three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Work at heights without fear.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent.
May require prior experience in the field or a related area.
Have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, instructions, and other documentation to plan work activities.
Determine quantities and select insulation materials based on their 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 using preformed covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape, and tools such as staple guns, trowels, paintbrushes, or caulking guns.
Follow hazardous-waste handling guidelines.
Remove or seal off old asbestos insulation when required, 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 protective equipment.
Perform other duties as required.