Journeyman Boilermaker

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering in the energy sector. It helps unlock solutions to critical challenges in the energy and materials markets.

Job Profile

The company is looking for a Journeyman Boilermaker to join its team.

Education Level

• Not mentioned, a High School Diploma (a plus)

Work Experience

• Typically, 3 years and above documented field experience in chosen craft discipline with the ability to read and interpret instructions and document, plan, and perform work activities independently.

Duties/Responsibilities

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

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Able to use hand and power tools with precision
• Experienced in installing and repairing boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels
• Knowledgeable in safety procedures and confined space entry
• Proficient in reading blueprints and technical drawings
• Skilled in welding, cutting, and assembling metal components

Work Environment

• May work long hours, including nights and weekends
• Often exposed to loud noise, dust, and heavy machinery
• Requires frequent lifting, bending, and climbing
• Works at heights and in various weather conditions
• Works in confined spaces and high-temperature environments

Employer’s Statement

Wood is an Equal Opportunity Employer.