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
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Physical Demands And Work Environment:
Physical Demands:
Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
Will talk and hear to communicate.
Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms.
Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.
Work Environment:
Will work in all weather conditions ranging from warm/hot – cool/cold. Occasional rain.
Will work at different elevations. Noise levels will be moderate to high.
Job site will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools.
People standing, walking, sitting, signaling and talking. Bells, whistles and alarms.
ZACHRY is dedicated in providing a Safe and Drug Free work environment; and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Skills Required
- 6+ years boilermaker or related craft experience
- NCCER Industrial Boilermaker certification (NCCER written or NCCER plus)
- Ability to meet physical demands including lifting up to 50 lbs and prolonged standing, bending, climbing
- Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces
- Possess all required hand and specialty tools (per tool list)
- Reliable transportation
- Willingness and ability to work a rotating schedule including nights and weekends
- Ability to read basic blueprints, cut sheets and craft specifications
- Proven skills in pipe and steel fabrication, cutting (torch, plasma cutter), grinding and layout from drawings
- Welding and cutting knowledge and safe operation of cutting torches
- Rigging knowledge and safe rigging practices (slings, chokers, chain hoists, tuggers) and use of tag lines/knots
- Ability to hoist equipment via bull rigging or crane and perform proper signaling/flagging
- Ability to dismantle and reassemble pumps and troubleshoot major and minor machinery issues in a coal-fired power plant
- Knowledge/use of specialty tools (torque wrench, mill hogg, plasma cutter, chop saws, mag drills, Hogan drills)
- Valid driver’s license
- Willingness to follow supervision, safety protocols and stop work when unsafe or unclear
- Basic math skills (fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, footage)
What We Do
Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. provides comprehensive engineering, design, and project management services for the nuclear industry. The company supports the modification of existing nuclear power plants and the development of new facilities, including small modular reactors. With over 50 years of experience, it offers expertise in electrical, mechanical, structural, and controls engineering, as well as turnkey construction and maintenance services.
