What are the responsibilities and job description for the Insulator position at Brown & Root?
Journeyman - Typically 3 years and above documented field experience in chosen craft discipline with ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan and perform work activities independently.
SUMMARY Apply, remove, and repair insulation on equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, hot and cold pipes, storage tanks and vessels, to help control noise and maintain temperatures.
RESPONSIBILITIES - Reads and interprets blue prints, instructions, and other documentation or plan work activities. - Determines the amounts and selects required insulation material (in sheet, tubular, or roll form), such as fiberglass, foam rubber, Styrofoam, cork, or urethane, based on material's ability to retain heat, location, surface, shape, and equipment use. - Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work site. - Cover, seal, or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with 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 in order to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage - Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors. - Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt, or by attaching metal pins to surfaces. - Covers or seals insulation with preformed plastic covers, canvas strips, sealant, or tape to secure insulation to structure, according to type of insulation used and structure covered, using staple gun, trowel, paintbrush, or caulking gun. - Follows all hazardous waste handling guidelines. - May remove or seal off old asbestos insulation, following safety procedures. - Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up and housekeeping activities. - Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules, including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties as required.
Benefits
Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexiable spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexiable work schedule. We support career advancement through proffessional training and development.
Brown and Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regarad to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or belis or any other charateristics protected by federal, state or local law