Maintenance Boilermaker

Zachry Group•Alvin, TX

About The Position

The Boilermaker constructs iron and steel structures to specifications. The role works with the mechanical department on an industrial new-construction plant and other structures associated with the project. The employee may lead steel erection, fabrication, layout, and rigging work and must be able to perform the duties of the craft trade, including working at heights in excess of 300 feet.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience as a Boilermaker Helper, Boilermaker Ironworker, or in a comparable position.
Ability to perform the duties of the craft trade and meet the physical requirements of the job.
Ability to work at heights in excess of 300 feet.
Must have all required tools and reliable transportation.
Ability to take the lead in steel erection, fabrication, grid layout, and rigging.
Ability to read and understand IFC drawings, craft specifications, procedures, recommendations, and cut sheets.
Ability to create a hang list, read drawing details and notes, locate and understand ECNs and drawing holds, and identify when an RFI is needed.
Knowledge of piece marks, drawing views, elevations, installation orientation, and symbols shown in drawing legends.
Knowledge of safe rigging practices, including chokers and slings, and the ability to select appropriate knots for materials.
Knowledge of connections, bolting procedures, torque versus tension, torque values, tension, the turn-of-the-nut method, and indicators.
Ability to use a Skidmore device.
Ability to interpret drawings, identify required materials, direct helpers, and execute work.
Knowledge of specialty tools, including torque wrenches, Skidmore devices, torque guns, mag drills, and Hogan drills.
Basic welding knowledge, including machine setup and MIG, stick, and gas welding.
Knowledge of cutting-torch setup, hazards, use, cleaning, and tip types and selection.
Knowledge of JLGs, man baskets, and cranes, including basic maintenance inspections and safe operating practices.
Ability to flag cranes, forklifts, and man lifts and tie knots for tag lines and lashing.
Basic arithmetic skills, including measurement, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions, to perform craft duties.
Willingness to perform additional duties as instructed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance, particularly power-generation machines and equipment.
Experience as a Millwright helper on a new-construction project.
Zachry ROF’d employee or former Zachry employee.
Basic computer proficiency.
Formal or technical education.

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work, including material locations, quantities, and sizes.
Identify the tools required for each task and the safety risks and precautions needed to address them.
Fabricate equipment according to blueprints or supervisors’ instructions.
Hoist equipment and tools into position using bull rigging or a crane.
Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts according to blueprints and supervisors’ instructions.
Position aligned structural-steel members for permanent riveting or bolting.
Pull, push, or pry iron and steel equipment into approximate position for bolting.
Cut, bend, and weld iron and steel pieces using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.
Lead or execute steel erection, fabrication, grid layout, and rigging work.
Read drawings, locate piece marks and elevations, determine installation orientation, and identify drawing notes, ECNs, and holds.
Determine when production work should stop and when an RFI should be initiated.
Lay out and cut material using drawings and cut sheets.
Perform bolting and tensioning procedures, including torque and turn-of-the-nut methods.
Use specialty tools and equipment, including torque wrenches, Skidmore devices, torque guns, mag drills, and Hogan drills.
Perform basic welding and set up welding machines for processes such as MIG, stick, and gas welding.
Set up and use cutting torches safely, including selecting and cleaning tips.
Inspect and safely operate JLGs, man baskets, cranes, forklifts, and man lifts; flag cranes, forklifts, and man lifts as needed.
Tie knots for tag lines and lashing and use safe rigging practices.
Perform basic maintenance inspections and any additional duties as instructed.