SIPA Lead (Lugoff, SC) - Austin Industrial - Per Diem Paid

Austin Careers•Lugoff, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a SIPA Lead, described in the posting as a SIPA Foreman. The role works with a crew applying, removing, and repairing insulating material on exposed surfaces and structures—including air ducts, pipes, storage tanks, boilers, and buildings—to control noise and maintain temperatures. The lead must be able to run a crew of Insulators and Scaffold Builders and perform insulation work. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must have insulator skills and experience.
Must have 2–3 years of Insulator experience.
Must be able to work at heights.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and stand for long periods.
Must be able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Must be able to perform the listed physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
Must be able to work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces, and lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as required.
Must have sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Must be able to work in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Must maintain a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

Lead a crew of Insulators and Scaffold Builders.
Read blueprints and select the required insulation materials.
Determine the amount and type of insulation needed based on its heat-retention properties, location, surface, shape, and equipment use.
Apply adhesives or metal adhesive applications to insulation materials.
Measure and cut insulation materials to specified sizes and shapes using a tape measure or other measuring device, handsaw, knife, or scissors.
Fit, wrap, or attach insulation around or to structures according to blueprint specifications.
Cover or seal insulation using preformed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape, with tools such as a staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun.
Apply, remove, and repair insulating materials on exposed surfaces and structures.
Perform other duties as assigned.