Boilermaker B Class

Brown & Root - Sulphur, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Sulphur, LA

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Boilermaker B Class position at Brown & Root involves assembling, analyzing, and repairing boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels according to blueprints and specifications. The role requires a minimum of 6 months of documented field experience and the ability to interpret instructions. Responsibilities vary based on experience and job step, with a focus on safety and compliance with project rules.

Responsibilities

• Locates and marks reference points for columns or plates on foundation using master straight edge, squares, transit, and measuring tape.
• Attaches rigging or signals crane operator to lift components to specified position.
• Aligns structures or plates sections to assemble boiler frame, tanks, or vats using plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs, or turnbuckles.
• Hammers, flame-cuts, files, and grinds irregular edges of sections or structural parts to facilitate fitting edges together.
• Bolts or arc-welds structures and sections together.
• Positions drums and headers into supports or bolts or welds supports to frame.
• Aligns water tubes, connects and expands ends to drums and headers using tube expander.
• Bolts or welds casing sections, uptakes, stacks, baffles, and other fabricated parts to frame using wrenches.
• Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities with tools and equipment.
• Installs manholes, handholds, valves, gauges, and feed water connections in drums to complete assembly of water tube boilers.
• Signals crane operator in lifting parts to specific positions.
• Assists in testing assembled vessels by pumping water or gas under specified pressure into vessels and observing instruments for evidence of leakage.
• Repairs boilers or tanks in the field by unbolting or flame cutting defective sections or tubes, straightening plates using torch or jacks, installing new tubes, fitting and welding new sections, and replacing worn lugs on bolts.
• May fasten and caulk sections of vessels using pneumatic fasteners and caulking hammers.
• May line firebox with refractory brick and blocks.
• May fabricate parts such as stacks, uptakes, and chutes to adapt boiler to premises in which it is installed.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.

Requirements

• Preferred minimum of 6 months documented field experience in chosen craft discipline.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation.
• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field.
• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
• Ability to visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with flame cutting and knowledge of torch use.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Disability insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Professional training and development opportunities