Insulator Jry Certified (No Per Diem)

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Seneca, SC

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About The Position

Brown & Root Industrial Services is hiring a certified journeyman insulator for long-term maintenance work. The role applies, removes, and repairs insulation on equipment, pipes, ductwork, and other mechanical systems, including heat exchangers, hot and cold pipes, storage tanks, and vessels, to control noise and maintain temperatures. The position is listed as having no per diem and a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Candidates must pass a re-employment physical and background check. Journeyman work typically requires three or more years of documented field experience in the chosen craft, with the ability to interpret instructions and documentation and independently plan and perform work activities. Certified journeymen must attain NCCER written and/or practical certifications. The posting also describes leadman duties as providing leadership and guidance to other craft workers and assisting the foreman while working as a journeyman. The role involves selecting and installing appropriate insulation, preparing and covering surfaces, following hazardous-waste and safety procedures, maintaining tools and equipment, completing records, and performing cleanup and housekeeping. Work may include removing or sealing old asbestos insulation in accordance with safety procedures.

Requirements

Typically three or more years of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline for journeyman work.
NCCER written and/or practical certifications for certified journeyman status.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation and plan and perform work activities independently.
Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Ability to plan work and select proper tools.
Ability to compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Ability to visualize three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Ability to make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Ability to work at heights without fear.
Must pass a re-employment physical and background check.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, instructions, and other documentation, and plan work activities.
Determine quantities and select insulation materials based on heat-retention characteristics, 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 using appropriate covers, 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 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 using preformed covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape and appropriate tools such as a staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun.
Follow hazardous-waste handling guidelines and, when required, remove or seal old asbestos insulation using safety procedures.
Complete records, maintain tools and equipment, and perform cleanup and housekeeping.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as required.