Boilermaker

Job Overview:


Assembles, analyzes defects, and repairs boilers, tanks, vats and pressure vessels, boiler auxiliaries and ancillaries according to blueprints specifications, using power tools and hand tools.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Locates and marks reference points for columns or plates on foundation using master straight edge, squares, transit and measuring tape and applying knowledge of geometry.
• Attaches rigging and 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 grind 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.
• 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 tubes, nozzles, manways, pipe supports, platforms, and attachments to towers, vessels, and tanks
• Assists in testing assembled vessels by pumping water or gas under specified pressure into vessels and observing instruments for evidence of leakage.
• Repair's 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 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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 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%)


About APTIM


APTIM enhances the quality of the environment, wellbeing of people, resilience of communities, and opportunity for employees to make a difference, not just a living. A leading professional solutions firm, we specialize in environmental, sustainability, resilience, and infrastructure solutions. Our team of experts provide these integrated solutions for forward-thinking government agencies, commercial and industrial clients, and energy customers. Together, we create sustainable and resilient communities for all.


What you can expect from APTIM:

• Work that is worthy of your time and talent
• Respect and flexibility to live a full life at work and at home
• Dogged determination to deliver for our clients and communities
• A voice in making our company better
• Investment in your personal and professional development

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