Boilermaker will construct iron/steel structures to specifications. They will work with the mechanical department on an industrial new construction plant along with other miscellaneous structures involved with the new construction.
ResponsibilitiesPosition Responsibilities
- Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
- Identify all tools required for tasks.
- 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.
- Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members, using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, and/or levels.
- Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts, following blueprints and instructions from supervisors.
- Bolt aligned structural-steel members in position for permanent riveting or bolting.
- Pull, push, or pry iron/steel equipment into approximate positions for bolting into place.
- Cut, bend, and weld iron/steel pieces, using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.
Physical Requirements
- Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
- Will talk and hear to communicate.
- Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
- May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
- Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off of platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
QualificationsPreferred Qualifications
- Prefer experience with industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance of Power Generation machines and equipment.
- JVIC/Zachry ROF’ed employee.
- Former JVIC/Zachry Employee.
- Basic Computer efficiency
- Formal/technical education.
- NCCER Boilermaker
Qualification Highlights
- Must have 4+ years’ experience as a Boilermaker Helper, Boilermaker Ironworker or comparable position with Experience
- Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below).
- Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
- Must be able to work at heights in excess of 300 ft.
- Must have all required tools.
- Must have reliable transportation.
Required Qualifications
- Ability to take lead in erection of steel, fabrication, grid layout, rigging etc.
- Ability to perform all job duties of craft trade.
- Ability to read, understand IFC drawings.
- Ability to make hang list, read details off drawings, read all notes on drawings before erection, locate and understand ECN’s and holds on drawings.
- Understand when to stop production work and when a RFI needs to be initiated.
- Read and understand craft specs and cut sheets, 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
- Knowledge of all types of safe rigging practices (chokers, slings, ect.)
- Ability to dictate correct knots based on material
- Know all aspects of connecting
- Correct procedures of Bolting
- Torque vs Tension
- Ability to read cut sheets
- Lay out from drawing
- Cut material from lay out and cut sheets
- Knowledge of Torque and Values
- Knowledge of Tension
- Turn of the nut method
- Different types of indicators
- Understand how to use a skidmore
- Ability to take drawings, required material, line out helpers and execute work
- Knowledge of specialty tools (torque wrench, skidmore, torque guns, mag drills, hogan drills)
- Basic knowledge of welding (machine set up, Mig, stick, gas, ect)
- Knowledge of cutting torch, set up, dangers, usage, cleaning, types of tips and when to use the different types of tips
- Knowledge of JLG’s man baskets, cranes
- Basic maintenance (inspections)
- Safe operations practices
- Flagging of cranes, forklifts, man lifts
- Tying knots for tag lines, etc.
- Basic knots for lashing
- Footage, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions to perform all craft duties.
- Must be willing to perform any additional duties as instructed.
JVIC ( a ZACHRY GROUP company) is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- Four or more years of experience as a Boilermaker Helper, Boilermaker Ironworker, or comparable position
- Ability to lead steel erection, fabrication, grid layout, and rigging activities
- Ability to perform all duties of the craft trade
- Ability to read and understand IFC drawings
- Ability to interpret drawing notes, piece marks, elevations, orientations, symbols, cut sheets, craft specifications, ECNs, and holds
- Ability to identify when to stop production work and initiate an RFI
- Knowledge of safe rigging practices, knots, lashing, tag lines, chokers, and slings
- Knowledge of structural steel connecting and bolting procedures, torque, tension, turn-of-the-nut methods, indicators, and torque values
- Ability to lay out drawings, cut material, identify required materials, direct helpers, and execute work
- Knowledge of specialty tools including torque wrenches, Skidmore testers, torque guns, mag drills, and Hogan drills
- Basic welding knowledge, including machine setup, MIG, stick, and gas welding
- Knowledge of cutting torch setup, operation, hazards, cleaning, and tip selection
- Knowledge of JLG man baskets and cranes
- Ability to perform basic equipment maintenance and inspections
- Knowledge of safe operating practices and crane, forklift, and man-lift flagging
- Basic arithmetic skills, including fractions, addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
- Ability to work at heights exceeding 300 feet
- Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, climbing, and working on scaffolding or platforms
- Ability to work in all weather conditions while wearing required PPE
- Possession of all required tools
- Reliable transportation
- Experience with industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance of power generation equipment
- JVIC or Zachry ROF employee status
- Former JVIC or Zachry employee
- Basic computer proficiency
- Formal or technical education
- NCCER Boilermaker certification
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.









