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Integrated Pipe & Module Fabrication and Engineering & Project Services for Global Industrial Projects.
The Role
Assembles, aligns, welds, repairs, and tests boilers, tanks, vats, and pressure vessels. Reads blueprints, marks reference points, operates hand and power tools, performs flame cutting and arc welding, installs tubes, valves, gauges, and structural components, and signals crane operators during lifts. Repairs defective sections and tubes in the field, performs minor maintenance, and follows safety and project requirements. The role requires physical strength, precision, spatial visualization, shop mathematics, and comfort working at heights.
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SUMMARY:
Assembles, analyzes for defects, and repairs boilers, tanks, vats and pressure vessels, boiler auxiliaries and ancillaries according to blueprints specifications, using power tools and hand tools.
RESPONSIBILITIES-
Assembles, analyzes for defects, and repairs boilers, tanks, vats and pressure vessels, boiler auxiliaries and ancillaries according to blueprints specifications, using power tools and hand tools.
RESPONSIBILITIES-
- Locates and marks reference points for columns or plates on foundation, sing master straight edge, squares, transit and measuring tape and applying knowledge of geometry.
- Attaches rigging or signals crane operator to lift components to specified position.
- Aligns structures or plates sections to assemble boiler frame, tanks or vats sing plumb bobs, levels, wedges, dogs or turnbuckles.
- Hammers, flame-cuts, files 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 such fabricated parts as chutes, air heaters, fan stands, feeding tube, cat walks, ladders, coal hoppers and safety hatch to frame using wrenches- Performs minor maintenance or cleaning activities with tools and equipment.
- Installs manholes, handholds, valves, gauges and feed water connection 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 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.
- Flame cutting and knowledge of torch use.
- Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
- Performs other duties as required.
JOB REQUIREMENTS-
- Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
- Apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
- Plan work and select proper tools.
- Compare and see differences in the size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects.
- Visualize objects in three dimensions from plans and drawings.
- Make decisions based on measurable criteria.
- Work at heights without fear.
QUALIFICATIONS:
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.Page Break
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Strength:a. Standing 60% Walking 20% Sitting 20%b. Lifting 50 lb.Carrying 50 lb.Pushing 70 ft-lb.Pulling 70 ft-lb.2. Climbing FBalancing F3. Stooping OKneeling OCrouching OCrawling OReaching CHandling CFingering FEXPLANATION OF SYMBOLSNP Not PresentO Occasionally (0-33%)F Frequently (34-66%)C Constantly (67-100%)
May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.Page Break
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Strength:a. Standing 60% Walking 20% Sitting 20%b. Lifting 50 lb.Carrying 50 lb.Pushing 70 ft-lb.Pulling 70 ft-lb.2. Climbing FBalancing F3. Stooping OKneeling OCrouching OCrawling OReaching CHandling CFingering FEXPLANATION OF SYMBOLSNP Not PresentO Occasionally (0-33%)F Frequently (34-66%)C Constantly (67-100%)
1. Strength:
a. Standing 60% Walking 20% Sitting 20%
b. Lifting 50 lb.
Carrying 50 lb.
Pushing 70 ft-lb.
Pulling 70 ft-lb.
2. Climbing F
Balancing F
3. Stooping O
Kneeling O
Crouching O
Crawling O
Reaching C
Handling C
Fingering F
EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS:
NP Not Present
O Occasionally (0-33%)F Frequently (34-66%)C Constantly (67-100%)
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent may be required.
- Previous experience in boilermaking or a related field.
- Ability to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
- Ability to apply shop mathematics to solve problems.
- Ability to plan work and select proper tools.
- Ability to interpret differences in the size, shape, and form of lines, figures, and objects.
- Ability to visualize three-dimensional objects from plans and drawings.
- Ability to make decisions based on measurable criteria.
- Ability to work at heights without fear.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to frequently climb, balance, reach, handle materials, and finger tools.
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The Company
What We Do
With over 1.9 million square feet of fabrication and manufacturing capacity worldwide, The Shaw Group offers premier project delivery services, module fabrication (including engineering, design, and procurement), pipe fabrication, and pipe bending services to a diverse range of industries and industrial clients globally.
