Foreman Boilermaker

Position Summary

A Boilermaker Foreman will manage a crew in installing, assembling, dismantling, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing machinery.

Position Responsibilities

Works with industry-specific and high complex precision machines including but not limited to ball mills, ID fans, lube coil skids, turbines, conveyors, generators, hydraulic systems, pumps, gears, bearings, compressors, etc.

Will plan, inspect, verify and document scope of work

Uses precision leveling and alignment tools to measure angles, material thickness and small distances with calipers, squares, micrometers, optical instruments and other tools.

Will fit bearings, align gears and wheels, attach motors and connect belts according to manufacturer’s blueprints and drawings

Will dismantle machines using hammers, wrenches, crowbars and other hand tools

Assembles and installs equipment such as shafting, conveyors, and tram rails

Assembles machines and bolts, welds, rivets and fastens machinery to foundations or other structures using hand tools and power tools.

Operates engine lathes, grinders, and files.

May construct foundations for machinery

Fabricates and installs parts, equipment and machinery by measuring, cutting, drilling and/or welding

Turns machine parts to dimensional specifications

Will unload, inspect, move and set equipment into position using cranes, hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks

Uses rigging and hoisting devices such as chokers, chain falls and come along to move equipment / materials into place

Conducts preventative maintenance such as lubrication and fixing or repairing worn parts.

Follows direction from supervisor

Other duties as assigned

Qualification Highlights

Must have experience with industrial machinery installation, repair, and maintenance of various industrial machines and equipment

Must know how to read blueprints, schematic drawings and engineering specifications

Must understand how to read and interpret technical manuals to determine work procedures

Must have experience using industrial hand tools and power tools

Must have all Journeyman Precision Millwright hand tools

Minimum 4-5 years industrial construction/maintenance experience

Minimum of 3 years Millwright experience in Power Generation Plants

Must have reliable transportation and be able to work 7 days as needed

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience

Knowledge of hand tools, power tools and layout tools such as lasers, ultrasonic measuring and alignment tools, plumb bobs, cutting torches, welding machines, hydraulic torch wrenches, hydraulic stud tensioners, soldering guns and metal working equipment that includes lathes and grinding machines.

Knowledge of industrial machinery and equipment

Understand load properties of cables, ropes, hoists, and chains

Demonstrated ability to use certified hand signals

Organization and time management

Good problem-solving abilities

Good aptitude and manual dexterity

Knowledge of math concepts, geometry, and layout

Demonstrated ability to lead others and provide detailed instructions

Good reading comprehension

Ability to work with others – team player

Ability to work independently – minimal supervision

Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors

Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) Certification for Journeyman.

Zachry

ROF’ed

employee.

Former Zachry Employee.

Basic Computer efficiency

Formal/technical education.

Reports to Position

Will oversee multiple crews made up of 5-15 employees each.

Physical Requirements

Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting,

sitting

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 pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.

Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.

Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.

Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard

hat

, safety glasses/

spoggles

, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.

ZACHRY

provides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.