Maintenance Boilermaker

Zachry Group•Alvin, TX

About The Position

The Boilermaker constructs iron and steel structures to specifications and works with the mechanical department on an industrial new-construction plant and related structures. The position includes interpreting drawings, fabricating and installing structural members and equipment, rigging and hoisting materials, and performing bolting, cutting, bending, and welding tasks. The employee must follow safe work practices and may be required to perform additional duties as instructed.

Requirements

At least 4 years of experience as a Boilermaker Helper, Boilermaker Ironworker, or in a comparable position.
Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position and be able to perform all job duties of the craft trade.
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, interpret drawing details and notes, locate and understand ECNs and drawing holds, identify piece marks and elevations, and determine correct installation orientation.
Knowledge of drawing symbols, safe rigging practices, knots, connecting, bolting, torque, tension, turn-of-the-nut methods, indicators, and Skidmore use.
Ability to lay out work from drawings and cut material using layouts and cut sheets.
Knowledge of specialty tools, basic welding, cutting-torch setup and use, and the hazards and care associated with torch work.
Knowledge of JLGs, man baskets, cranes, basic inspections, safe operations, and crane, forklift, and man-lift flagging.
Ability to perform craft calculations involving measurement, arithmetic, and fractions.
Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position.
Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 feet.
Must have all required tools and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Read blueprints and specifications to determine work scope, material locations, quantities, and sizes.
Identify the tools required for assigned tasks and the safety risks and precautions needed to eliminate them.
Fabricate equipment according to blueprints or supervisor 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 supervisor instructions.
Bolt aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting or bolting.
Pull, push, or pry iron and steel equipment into approximate positions for bolting.
Cut, bend, and weld iron and steel pieces using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.
Lead steel erection, fabrication, grid layout, rigging, and related craft work as needed.
Read and interpret IFC drawings, craft specifications, cut sheets, notes, piece marks, elevations, symbols, orientations, ECNs, and drawing holds.
Identify when to stop production work and when to initiate an RFI.
Lay out work from drawings, determine required materials, direct helpers, and execute the work.
Perform bolting procedures, including torque and tension methods, turn-of-the-nut methods, and use of indicators and a Skidmore.
Use specialty tools such as torque wrenches, Skidmore devices, torque guns, mag drills, and Hogan drills.
Perform basic welding setup and welding using methods such as MIG, stick, and gas welding.
Set up and use cutting torches safely, including selecting and cleaning tips.
Use JLGs, man baskets, and cranes; perform basic inspections and maintenance.
Follow safe operating practices, flag cranes, forklifts, and man lifts, and tie knots for tag lines and lashing.
Perform any additional duties as instructed.