DOW Freeport - Insulation Craftsman/Metal Man

Marquis Industrial Services

Job Description

Insulation Craftsman/Metal Man – DOW Freeport, Texas

Classification

                Hourly

Reports to

                Project Superintendent

Position Summary / Objective

The responsibilities of the industrial insulation journeyman is to be knowledgeable and competent in the application of sheet metal/cladding, cryogenic, and hot service insulation materials to piping systems, exchangers, furnaces, boilers, tank, vessels, ductwork and/or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperatures and noise reduction.

Essential Functions

• Adheres to all OSHA, Marquis Construction Services, and DOW site specific safety requirements for applying insulation and cladding materials.
• Participate in safety pre-job audits and tailgate meetings with the work crew or project team to communicate and review all safety hazards/safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Must participate in the process of filling out, reviewing, and signing all JSA’s, iPlan, iChat, iCard, S&CE/TXO insulation checklists, SWP and/or any other required documentation prior to beginning any job task.
• Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Measure, mark and cut insulation materials to required specification for covering surfaces, using tape measures, handsaws, knives, and scissors.
• Fit insulation around obstructions and shape insulating material and protective covering/cladding as required.
• Determine the amounts and types of insulation needed and/or required and methods of insulation, based on factors such as location, surface shape and equipment use.
• Install sheet metal/cladding around insulated equipment to protect insulation from weather conditions or physical damage.
• Apply, remove, and repair insulation on industrial equipment, pipes, ductwork, or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers, tanks, and vessels to help control noise and maintain temperatures.
• Must be knowledgeable in the fabrication of sheet metal/cladding to support installation in the field.
• Willingness to work with other crew members to accomplish task, supporting and/or helping.
• Effectively communicating with Supervisors, Peers and Subordinates.
• Responsible for cleaning work area – removing debris and materials.
• Any other duties as assigned by Supervision.
• Understanding the installation process of both cryogenic and hot service insulation materials.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described below represent those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Working around moving mechanical parts.
• Working in high precarious places.
• Exposed to all types of weather conditions – hot / humid / cold / wet.
• Working around different types of chemicals.
• Working in high noise areas.
• Working near heat radiant sources.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform he essential functions.
• Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting. 
• Will talk, listen, and communicate efficiently with crew members and supervision.
• Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls, and tools.
• May be required to lift, carry, and move up to 50lbs. 
• Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, work off platforms and man lifts, and may occasionally work out on an open structure using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
• Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves, and leather steel/composite toe work boots. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Qualification Highlights

• Must be able to read blueprints, sketches, or isometric drawings.
• Must be willing to assist other crafts while not actively working on a insulating project.
• Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must be able and willing to follow all safety rules and regulations
• Must have all required tools.
• Must have reliable transportation.

Required Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent.
• Ability to pass Hair Follicle Testing.
• Acceptable Background.
• Successfully complete all DOW Safety Training.
• Successfully complete all Marquis Assessments and Training.
• At least (4) years of previous insulation experience in a chemical plant environment.

• Must be willing to work overtime and through last minute schedule changes. Including but not limited to (callouts, OT after 10hrs, weekends, supporting after hour operations)

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Prior experience with working at the DOW Freeport site
• National Center for Construction Education and Research’s (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Insulator.
• Experience working with scaffolding, insulation, and painting.
• Working closely with and overseeing on occasion of helper and labor positions. The position will occasionally hold a positional and expertise authority of the helper and laborer positions.

Marquis is an equal opportunity employer and considers candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veterans’ status.

The above job description reflects only the basic requirements of the position and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job.