Boilermaker

Job Description

Job Description

About Company:

Based in Houston, Taurus Industrial Group (Taurus) is a leading, integrated and industry-diversified technical services company offering end-to-end services across multiple service lines. Leveraging a growing footprint with operations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Taurus’s service offerings cover engineering and automation, electrical and instrumentation, power systems testing and commissioning, civil and mechanical crafts, pipe and structural steel fabrication, rotating equipment maintenance and repairs, full-service soft crafts, insulation and scaffold, specialty tooling and machining, technical bolting, heat treating, hot-tapping, line stopping and NDT / inspections.

With over 60 years of continuous, safe, and reliable operating experience, Taurus operates across multiple industries and sectors, providing front-end engineering, routine maintenance, capital projects, and turnaround services. We service multiple areas of the energy industry, from our origins in traditional petrochemical and refining industries to the broader power, natural gas, midstream, industrials, and the emerging renewables market.

About the Role:

The Boilermaker plays a critical role in the construction, maintenance, and repair of boilers, tanks, and closed vats that hold liquids and gases. This position requires precision and expertise in assembling, installing, and maintaining heavy metal structures and piping systems, often within industrial settings such as refineries. The successful candidate will ensure that all installations meet safety and quality standards, contributing to the operational efficiency and safety of the facility. Working closely with other tradespeople, the Boilermaker will interpret blueprints and technical drawings to fabricate and fit components accurately. Ultimately, this role is essential for maintaining the integrity and functionality of vital industrial equipment, supporting continuous production processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Boilermaker or in a similar industrial trade role.
• Proficiency in pipe fitting, welding, and use of hand tools.
• Knowledge of safety protocols including fall protection and respiratory protection.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy weights and operate heavy equipment safely.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification or apprenticeship completion in boilermaking or pipe fitting.
• Experience working in refinery or heavy industrial environments.
• Familiarity with reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings.
• Additional safety certifications such as OSHA 10 or 30-hour training.
• Experience with gasket installation and maintenance.

Responsibilities:

• Assemble, install, and repair boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels according to specifications and safety standards.
• Perform pipe fitting tasks including cutting, threading, and welding pipes to connect systems within refineries or industrial plants.
• Inspect and compare sizes and dimensions of components to ensure proper fit and function before installation.
• Utilize hand tools and heavy equipment to lift, carry, and position heavy materials safely and efficiently.
• Apply fall protection and respiratory protection measures consistently to maintain a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve mechanical issues during installation and maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and report any safety hazards or equipment malfunctions promptly.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, reach, climb, balance, push, and pull while performing pipefitting activities.
• Ability to perform physically demanding work throughout the scheduled shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly and handle heavier piping materials, tools, or equipment using appropriate assistance or material-handling equipment.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work from scaffolds, elevated work platforms, pipe racks, and other industrial work areas as required.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements associated with measuring, layout, fitting, bolting, tool use, and material handling.
• Ability to work on uneven, muddy, rocky, or otherwise variable walking and working surfaces.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, humidity, cold, rain, wind, and other weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to:
  • hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, high-visibility clothing, steel-toed footwear, FR clothing, fall protection, and other project-specific PPE.

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed at active industrial construction, maintenance, turnaround, and customer facilities.
• Work may be performed in refinery, petrochemical, chemical, LNG, power generation, manufacturing, and other heavy industrial environments.
• Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, vibration, dust, dirt, fumes, moving equipment, piping systems, and other conditions typical of industrial construction and maintenance.
• Work may be performed around operating process units, piping systems, elevated work areas, excavations, structures, mobile equipment, and ongoing construction or maintenance activities.
• Work may require the use of ladders, scaffolds, elevated work platforms, and fall-protection systems.