Boilermaker Helper

About Us

We are one of the nation’s leading providers of industrial solutions, serving as the single-source for our client’s custom shell and tube heat transfer equipment. Our fully integrated shop services include state-of-the-art technologies, engineering, design, manufacturing, fabrication, maintenance, and repair.

Job Summary

Ohmstede Ltd is looking for a Boilermaker Helper to perform the necessary tasks required to repair, retube, rebuild and construct shell & tube heat exchangers of various types and other process equipment associated with the Refining, Petrochemical and Chemical Processing Industry.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Must be able to comprehend instructions from supervisors and/or co-workers.

• Supervises/instructs temp hands for support in completing tasks.

• Performs lifting, positioning, and securing of materials and workpieces during installation.

• Attaches sling and operates overhead crane to lift equipment to specified position.

• Unloads bundles from shell for cleaning and repairs and reinstalls in shell when repairs are complete.

• Performs breakdown of bundle to include knocking stubs and pulling out tubes.

• Performs mechanical cleaning including chipping, sawing and grinding.

• Performs loading and unloading of furnace.

• Grind to fit, using portable grinder.

• Installs test heads on bundles for testing.

• Performs Hydro test of the assembled vessel or bundle.

• Assembles and lines up tube sheets and baffles for retubing bundle.

• Loads tubes into refurbished baffle assemblies.

• Loads and unloads trucks for transporting heat exchangers.

• Wear personal protective equipment prescribed by posted signs, written instructions, or specified by supervisor.

• Must be able to use measuring tape down to 1/16”.

• Responsible for the hookup and breakdown of equipment using proper tools and procedure.

• Communicates verbally/effectively in English with supervisors and co-workers for resolution of any questions regarding safety, job conduct, and product quality control.

• Operates equipment or power tools when authorized and qualified to do so and in accordance with established company rules and work orders.

• Cleans up work area and equipment after work is completed and/or at end of each shift.

• Complies with all applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company.

• Must be able to work, when necessary, plus overtime day or night shift and/or weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Two years of related experience

• Working knowledge of fabrication shop practice

• Must be able to read and write English

• Must be able to read and interpret drawings

• Accurately read and interpret measuring devices

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time

• Must be able to bend, push, pull, twist, squat, crawl, lift and reach overhead

• Requires the ability to lift and carry 50 pounds

Work Environment

• Will work in heat, noisy, dusty, dirty, cold environment

• May be exposed to chemicals and pinching hazards

Equal Opportunity Employer

As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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Job Locations US-LA-Sulphur

ID 2026-50845

Company Ohmstede Ltd.

Category Fabrication

Position Type Full-Time

Location Type Onsite

Posted Date 2 weeks ago (7/1/2026 12:13 PM)