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
- 4+ 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 details, notes, piece marks, elevations, orientations, legends, ECNs, and holds
- Knowledge of craft specifications, cut sheets, layout, material cutting, bolting, torque, tension, and turn-of-the-nut methods
- Knowledge of safe rigging practices, knots, tag lines, and crane, forklift, and man-lift flagging
- Basic welding knowledge, including MIG, stick, and gas welding
- Knowledge of cutting torch setup, operation, maintenance, safety, and tip selection
- Knowledge of specialty tools, including torque wrenches, skidmores, torque guns, mag drills, and hogan drills
- Ability to operate or work with JLG man baskets and cranes
- Basic equipment maintenance and inspection knowledge
- Ability to perform measurements and calculations using arithmetic and fractions
- Ability to meet physical requirements, lift up to 50 pounds, climb, work at heights exceeding 300 feet, and work in all weather conditions
- Ability to provide all required tools and reliable transportation
- Experience with industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance of power-generation equipment
- JVIC/Zachry ROF employee or former JVIC/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.
