Boilermaker NCCER Plus-1

About the Role

The Boilermaker will be responsible for removing, replacing, and repairing various piping systems, working on coal-fired boiler components such as soot blowers, burners, and dampers, and handling equipment related to the flue gas desulfurization process. This role requires troubleshooting skills for machinery and equipment within a coal-fired power plant, as well as the ability to dismantle and reassemble pumps.

Responsibilities

• Read specifications to determine the scope of work, including locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify and properly use all necessary tools for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and implement precautions to eliminate them.
• Fabricate equipment according to blueprints or supervisor instructions.
• Hoist equipment and tools into position using bull rigging or cranes.
• Perform steel fabrication using torches, band saws, plasma cutters, grinders, etc.
• Conduct minor pipe fabrication, including pulling field measurements to repair/replace pipe sections.
• Prepare pipe and steel for welding procedures.
• Follow supervision directions and perform all job duties of the craft trade.
• Stop work when necessary due to misinformation, safety concerns, or risks to personnel or equipment.
• Operate and maintain equipment such as JLGs, man baskets, forklifts, and cranes.
• Perform basic maintenance and inspections on equipment.
• Execute safe rigging practices and use rigging components like come-a-longs, chain hoists, and tuggers.
• Connect pipes and valves using correct procedures and torque wrenches.
• Read and interpret blueprints, craft specs, and procedures.
• Plan and execute work based on drawings and required materials.
• Perform welding and cutting tasks, including setting up and using cutting torches.
• Tie knots for tag lines and lashing.
• Conduct basic math calculations (footage, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions) for craft duties.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience.
• NCCER Written or NCCER Plus Certification.
• Ability to meet all physical requirements, including working at heights and in confined spaces.
• Possession of all required tools (see tool list).
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to work a rotating schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Self-motivated.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Qualifications

• NCCER - Industrial Boilermaker Certification.
• Boilermaker Craft Test Certification.

Physical Requirements

• Large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting.
• Use of arms and hands for signaling, grabbing, holding, turning, pushing, and pulling objects, materials, controls, and tools.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs.
• Work at heights up to 300’ with proper fall protection.
• Work in various weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind.
• Wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, fall arrest harness, face shield, ear plugs, and goggles.