Metal mechanic

Brown & Root•Geismar, LA

About The Position

Apply, remove, and repair insulation on equipment, pipes, ductwork, and other mechanical systems, including heat exchangers, hot and cold pipes, storage tanks, and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures. The role involves selecting, preparing, measuring, cutting, fitting, covering, and sealing insulation and protective materials, as well as installing sheet metal around insulated pipes. The worker follows hazardous-waste and project safety procedures, may handle old asbestos insulation using safety procedures, and maintains records, tools, equipment, and a clean work area. The position is described at the journeyman level, typically requiring at least three years of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline. A certified journeyman requires NCCER written and/or practical certifications; a leadman provides guidance to other craft workers and assists the foreman while working as a journeyman.

Requirements

Typically have at least three years of documented field experience in the chosen craft discipline for the journeyman level.
Be able to read and interpret instructions and documents and plan and perform work activities independently at the 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 three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
Work at heights without fear.
May require a high school diploma or equivalent and prior experience in the field or a related area.
Have knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the field.
Follow instructions and established guidelines; the posting describes work under immediate supervision and says the primary job functions typically do not require independent judgment.

Responsibilities

Read and interpret blueprints, instructions, and other documentation, or plan work activities.
Determine quantities and select insulation materials based on their heat-retention properties, 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 and 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 to structures with appropriate covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape, using tools such as staple guns, trowels, paintbrushes, or caulking guns.
Follow hazardous-waste handling guidelines and, when applicable, remove or seal off old asbestos insulation according to safety procedures.
Complete records, maintain tools and equipment, and perform cleanup and housekeeping.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
Perform other duties as required.