Insulator

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Pasadena, TX

About The Position

The Insulator 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 role involves selecting and preparing insulation materials, installing and protecting insulation, following hazardous-waste and safety procedures, maintaining tools and equipment, and completing records and cleanup. The position is described as a long-term maintenance project with no per diem. Journeyman work generally requires at least three years of documented experience in the chosen craft, along with the ability to interpret instructions and documents and plan and perform work activities independently. The posting also describes Certified Journeyman and Leadman levels. Certified Journeyman requires NCCER written and/or practical certifications. A Leadman provides leadership, instruction, and guidance to craft workers and assists the Foreman while working as a journeyman. The role works under immediate supervision, relies on instructions and established guidelines, and typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Physical demands include frequent standing, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and working at heights. The posting lists a combination of frequent, occasional, and constant climbing, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, handling, and fingering activities.

Requirements

Journeyman level: typically at least three years of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline.
Ability to read and interpret instructions and documents and to plan and perform work activities independently (Journeyman level).
Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
Plan work and select appropriate tools.
Compare differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Work at heights without fear.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent, with previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Ability to rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform job functions.
Certified Journeyman: attainment of NCCER written and/or practical certifications.
Physical ability to meet the listed demands, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, instructions, and other documentation, and plan work activities.
Determine quantities and select appropriate insulation materials based on heat retention, 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 or 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 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 with preformed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape, using tools such as a staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun.
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.
For Leadman-level work, provide leadership, instruction, and guidance to craft workers and assist the Foreman while working in the capacity of a journeyman.