Boilermaker jobs in the United States

Position Summary

Boilermaker will remove, replace and/or repair various piping systems; work on various coal fired boiler components including soot blowers, burners and dampers; work around and have experience with flue gas desulfurization process and equipment. Must have the knowledge to troubleshoot and detect both minor and major, with machines and equipment within a coal fired power plant; ability to dismantle and reassembly pumps.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below).

6 PLUS MORE YEARS EXPERIENCE

NCCER WRITTEN OR NCCER PLUS CERTIFICATION

Must be able to meet all physical requirements.

Must be able to work at heights and in confined spaces

Must have all required tools. (see tool list)

Must have reliable transportation.

Must have ability to work a rotating schedule which includes nights and weekends.

Self-motivated

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Job Requirements

Read specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.

Identify all tools required for tasks.

Ability to properly use tools of the craft

Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.

Fabricate equipment according to blueprints or instructions from supervisors.

Hoist equipment and tools into location via bull rigging or crane.

Steel fabrication using torches, band saws, plasma cutter, grinders etc…

Minor pipe fabrication – ability to pull field measurements to repair/replace like in kind pipe sections

Pipe and steel prep for welding procedures

Follow direction of supervision

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Leadership Abilities

Ability to perform all job duties of craft trade.

Know when to stop work for misinformation, safety concerns or any other reason that would create a risk to one’s self, a team member or damage equipment.

Drawings

Ability to read basic blue prints

Read and understand craft specs, craft spec procedures and recommendations

Able to locate piece marks for correct views and know how to pick out different elevations

Being able to know the correct installation based on the orientation.

Knowledge of symbols based on legend

Rigging

Knowledge of all types of safe rigging practices (chokers, slings, etc.)

Knowledge of rigging components (come-a-longs, chain hoist, tuggers – manual, electric and pneumatic)

Ability to dictate correct knots based on material

Connection

Know all aspects of connecting

Correct procedures of pipe connection bolt ups, valve installations

Ability to properly use a torque wrench

Fabrication

Ability to read cut sheets

Lay out from drawing

Cut material from lay out and cut sheets

Plan work and execute

Ability to take drawings, required material, line out helpers and execute work

Tools and knowledge

Knowledge of specialty tools (torque wrench, mill hogg, torch, plasma cutter, chop saws, mag drills, Hogan drills)

Welding and cutting

Knowledge of cutting torch, set up, dangers, usage, cleaning, types of tips and when to use the different types of tips

Equipment Knowledge

Knowledge of JLG’s man baskets, ST and RT fork lifts, ability to be training through Zachry and operate in needed

Basic maintenance (inspections)

Safe operations practices

Signaling of equipment (ETS, NCCO, NCCER)

Flagging of cranes, forklifts, man lifts

Knots

Tying knots for tag lines, etc.

Basic knots for lashing

Math Skills

Footage, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions to perform all craft duties.

Must be willing to perform any additional duties as instructed.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED *

NCCER - Industrial Boilermaker

OTHER POSITION OR SITE REQUIREMENTS

NCCER CERTS
BOILERMAKER CRAFT TEST

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED *

NCCER - Industrial Boilermaker

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES REQUIRED *

NCCER - Industrial Boilermaker

OTHER POSITION OR SITE REQUIREMENTS

MUST HAVE VALID DL

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 4x10
• 5x8
• Day shift

Work setting:

• In-person

Application Question(s):

• Can you pass a background check?
• Can you pass a drug screen?
• Do you have a valid drivers license?
• Are you at least 21 years or older?
• Do you have a valid, or can you obtain a TWIC card?
• Can you pass a hair follicle?
• Do you have an NCCER card? If so, what is your NCCER card number?

Work Location: In person