Insulator Journeyman(Maintenance/No Per Diem)

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Winston-Salem, NC

About The Position

The Insulator Journeyman applies, removes, and repairs insulation on equipment, piping, ductwork, and other mechanical systems, including heat exchangers, boilers, tanks, and vessels, to control noise and maintain temperatures. The role also involves installing metal jacketing and fabricating and fitting sheet metal in the field. Work takes place in industrial environments such as plants, mills, refineries, and mechanical rooms. Journeyman-level work typically requires three or more years of documented field experience in the chosen craft, with the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation, and to plan and perform work activities independently. The position follows safety and project rules, including hazardous-waste handling guidelines and use of required personal protective equipment. It also includes maintaining tools and equipment, completing records, and keeping the work area clean.

Requirements

Typically three or more years of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation and plan and perform work activities independently.
Experience in industrial insulation and sheet metal work.
Ability to work at heights, in tight spaces, and in hot or cold environments.
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more and perform physical labor.
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 sizes, shapes, and forms of lines, figures, and objects.
Ability to visualize three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Ability to make decisions based on measurable criteria and work at heights without fear.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Strong work ethic, dependable attendance, and a safety-minded, team-oriented attitude.
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 appropriate insulation materials based on 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 using plastic covers, canvas strips, sealants, tape, cement, or asphalt mastic.
Fit insulation around obstructions and shape insulating materials and protective coverings as needed.
Install sheet metal around insulated pipes to protect insulation from weather and physical damage.
Measure and cut insulation using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.
Prepare surfaces for insulation by applying adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins.
Secure insulation to structures using suitable covers, sealants, tape, and tools such as staple guns, trowels, paintbrushes, or caulking guns.
Follow hazardous-waste handling guidelines and, when required, remove or seal off old asbestos insulation according to 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.
Insulate piping systems, boilers, tanks, ductwork, and industrial equipment; install metal jacketing; and fabricate and fit sheet metal in the field.
Follow safety procedures and maintain a clean, professional work area.
Perform other duties as required.