Insulator

United States Fleet Forces Command • San Diego, CA

3d

About The Position

The Insulator works in the Pipe Shop, Production Resources Department, at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The position fabricates portable, removable, or replaceable insulation sections for valves and similar fittings that require access. Duties also include taking bulk samples to test installed insulation for asbestos, and isolating, repairing, and cleaning up damaged asbestos insulation using appropriate personal protective equipment and instructions. The employee plans and develops guidance and procedures for lower-grade employees.

The work requires evaluating installation areas and estimating insulation needs, measuring irregularly shaped components, selecting appropriate insulation, planning and modifying projects, and interpreting blueprints and other technical documents. The employee may work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may be required to work overtime or unusual hours. Travel from the normal duty station to domestic or international locations, including remote or isolated sites, may be required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in direct deposit and successfully complete required employment verification.
• Must obtain and maintain the required interim and/or final security clearance before entering on duty.
• Must successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination and participate in medical surveillance programs.
• Must continuously wear required personal protective equipment, including helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, and safety shoes, for the duration of the work shift.
• Must be able to work around potentially harmful physical and chemical agents, including fumes, dust, heat, radiation, and chemicals.
• May be required to travel domestically and internationally, including to remote or isolated sites, and travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skill to perform the work without more than normal supervision, including insulation evaluation and estimation, precise measurement, mathematical calculations, insulation selection, project layout and repair, and interpretation of technical documents.
• Must meet the Office of Personnel Management requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate portable, removable, or replaceable insulation sections for valves and similar fittings that require access.
• Take bulk samples to test installed insulation for asbestos content.
• Isolate, repair, and clean up damaged asbestos insulation using appropriate personal protective equipment and applicable directions.
• Plan and develop guidance and procedures for lower-grade employees.
• Evaluate installation areas and estimate the types and amounts of insulation required.
• Measure irregularly shaped valves, flanges, fittings, and other unique structures.
• Plan, lay out, repair, and modify insulation projects to ensure a uniform finish, stability, and continuity of insulating qualities.
• Interpret blueprints, sketches, drawings, process instructions, specifications, and project plans.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• A relocation incentive may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed