Insulator I

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Position Summary Industrial Journeyman Insulator will apply insulation to pipe, ducts, and equipment as required by specifications. Qualification Highlights • Must be able to read blueprints, sketches, or building plans. • Must have all Knowledge Skills and Abilities required (see below). • Must be willing to assist other crafts while not actively working on a insulating project. • Must be able to meet all physical requirements. • Must be able and willing to follow all safety rules and regulations. • Must have all required tools. • Must have reliable transportation. Position Responsibilities • Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required. • Identify all tools required and materials for tasks. • Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks. • Measure, mark, and cut required wooden/metallic materials to required specifications. • Measure, mark, and cut required insulation to required specifications. • Fabrication, fit, and/or shape insulating material or covering around equipment for protection. • Identify and mix paint and coatings as required. • Know the proper use and techniques required to place or replace insulation. • Will work at heights and off ladders and scaffolds safely. • Clean up work areas. Required Qualifications • Must have 4+ years working as a Insulator or Insulator Helper on an industrial construction project. • Must be able to read blueprints, plans, and drawings proficiently to perform duties. • Must have knowledge on the different types of insulation and their applications. • Must know how to handle and place insulation around or on equipment, ducting, or piping. • Must have reliable transportation. • Must be able to work full work schedule and any additional overtime with little to no notification. • Must be willing to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations. • Must follow all company and site rules and regulations. • Must have required tools. Preferred Additional Qualifications • Current Zachry or Zachry ROF’ed employee. • Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc. • National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Insulator. • Formal/Technical education. • Experience working with scaffolding, insulation, and painting. Physical Requirements • Employee 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, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools. • May be required to lift, carry, and move up to 50lbs. • Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, work off platforms and man lifts, and may occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements. • 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 leather work boots.