Marine Insulator

BAE Systems•Norfolk, VA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Insulation Shop Mechanic performs a variety of tasks with hand tools involving working with flange shields and multiple types of insulation. Mechanics are required to follow specified safety policies and procedures. This list is representative of the key areas of responsibility and functional knowledge required of a insulator mechanic in the insulation shop. An insulator mechanic must demonstrate the functional knowledge and ability required to perform tasks in these and related areas of responsibility.

Requirements

Minimum Education: High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Relevant Experience: 4 to 7 yrs.
Must be able to obtain a government access badge.
Must be able to read, write and comprehend simple instructions
Must be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral or diagram form
Must be able to calculate and understand units of measure, including fractions and decimals
Must know how to measure using a scale and tape measure
Must be able to wear applicable PPE(Hard hat, safety goggles, gloves, safety toe shoes, ear protection, Tyvek suits, and respirators)

Nice To Haves

Preferred minimum relevant experience: 5 to 8 years.

Responsibilities

Flange Shields (Fabrication and installation)
Install and remove
Make new flange shields
Boiler Insulation (Fabrication and installation)
Measure and make lagging pads
Install lagging pads
Pipe Insulation
Pipe Rubber/Sheet Rubber
Install small pipe rubber jobs of 3/8 inch to 2 inches independently to include measuring and cutting
Install large pipe rubber jobs up to 18-20 inches independently to include measuring and cutting
Know the difference between straight and elbow pipes
Pipe Calcium KAYLO
Measure and saw the insulation (including to fit the pipe)
Assemble and secure rubber
Mix and apply insulation mud and cloth
Pipe Fiber Glass Covering
Knowledgeable with Fiber glass and FSK tape
Measure and cut fiberglass p/c to fit elbows as well as straight pipe (1/2 inch to 12 inch)
Cloth out to complete the product
Hullboard and Beam Cover Insulation
Insulation Fasteners/Stud (Layout and install)
Layout a grid pattern
Grind, shoot or stick fasteners
Overhead and Bulkhead Insulation
Measure material and prep space before installing insulation
Knowledgeable with materials like: plane face hull boards (1&2 inch), acoustic hull board (1&2 inch), Fiber Glass hull board (1&2 inch) and Polymide foam (1&2 inch)
Beam Cover Insulation
Knowledgeable with T Beams and Angle Beams
Knowledgeable with materials like: plane face hull boards (1&2 inch), acoustic hull board (1&2 inch), Fiber Glass hull board (1&2 inch) and Polymide foam (1&2 inch)
Measure, cut and install insulation
Shoot or stick studs and secure them
Knowledgeable with fiber glass tape and smoothing
Knowledgeable with lagging paste
Block insulation on large pipe, boilers and machinery (turbines and generators)
Machinery Insulation
Knowledgeable with the following machines: Pumps (ex. Feed, still water), Force Draft Blowers, SSTG's (steam generators), Main Feed Pumps and Evaporators
Knowledgeable of insulation temperatures
Knowledgeable with the general insulation process
Boiler Epoxy Resin - 2 Part
Mix and apply a 2 part resin
Fire prevention for boiler casing and burner front piping
Taping Out of Insulation Sheet and Ducting