Rope Access Insulators - Baton Rouge, LA

Turner Industries•Baton Rouge, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Turner Industries is seeking a Rope Access Insulation Technician with NCCER certifications for a position in the Baton Rouge, LA area. The Insulator position covers boilers, pipes, tanks, and refrigeration units with insulating materials such as fiberglass, cork, plastic, and magnesia to reduce heat loss or absorption, prevent moisture condensation, and deaden sound. This is a non-exempt role that reports to the Foreman, with assigned duties checked frequently according to specific procedures.

Requirements

Valid TWIC card
Ability to pass drug screen
Ability to pass background check
NCCER credentials or ability to pass craft test
Current Rope Access Certification
Minimum of four (4) years of experience in specified skill
Basic knowledge of Insulator hand tools, tape measure, cutting tools, power tools and fabrication equipment
Written pre-employment qualification test
Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation
Hazard Communication orientation/test
Meet job site safety requirements as required by the client (e.g., clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots)
Use safety equipment as required by the client (e.g., hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard)
Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the work place.

Responsibilities

Covers boilers, pipes, tanks, and refrigeration units with insulating materials.
Reduces heat loss or absorption, prevents moisture condensation, and deadens sound using insulating materials.
Wires prefabricated fiberglass covering around steam and hot water piping.
Trowels mastic or brushes cement on insulation to obtain a smooth finish and covers piping with cloth.
Fits thermo-block and magnesia-block insulation around insulating boilers, evaporators, and turbines.
Wires insulation on machinery and staples wire netting over insulation.
Trowels cement on wire netting to protect insulating material.
Wires cork on salt water, refrigeration, and air-conditioning piping and cements cloth over insulating material to obtain a smooth finish.
Cuts sheets of insulation into sections.
Fits and cements sections around fittings.
Covers gas piping of refrigeration or air-conditioning systems with molded plastic.
Fabricates detachable insulation for valves or similar fittings.
Wires detachable covers on valves or fittings.
Installs fiberglass or spun glass on ventilation systems to deaden sound and prevent vibration.
Performs additional assignments per supervisor's direction.