Insulator Journey

Bechtel•Brownsville, TX

About The Position

The Insulator Journey applies, removes, and repairs insulation and cementitious fireproofing on industrial equipment and mechanical systems, including pipes, ductwork, heat exchangers, tanks, and vessels. The role installs cryogenic insulation materials such as aerogel or cellular glass and finishes insulated surfaces with mastics, vapor stops, or sealants. The position fabricates, fits, wraps, and applies insulation according to design drawings, isometrics, and project specifications. It also involves interpreting craft-related isometric drawings, selecting and measuring materials, preparing surfaces, installing metal lath and formwork, and mixing and transporting cementitious fireproofing materials. The insulator communicates with the insulation team and others to perform job tasks.

Responsibilities

Communicate with the insulation team and others to perform job tasks.
Apply, remove, and repair complex insulation on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, heat exchangers, tanks, and vessels.
Install cryogenic insulation materials such as aerogel or cellular glass.
Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces with mastics, vapor stops, or sealants.
Apply adhesives to insulation materials or attach metal adhesive applications to them.
Fabricate, fit, wrap, and apply insulation according to design drawings, isometrics, or project specifications.
Read and interpret craft-related isometric drawings and select required insulation materials.
Measure and cut insulation using tape measures, knives, scissors, or other measuring devices.
Apply, remove, and repair cementitious fireproofing materials on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, heat exchangers, tanks, and vessels.
Mix and transport cementitious fireproofing materials.
Complete preparation work, including surface preparation, cleaning, formwork placement, and metal lath installation.