Qualified Boilermaker
Location: Parys
A qualified boilermaker, often with formal training, certification, and experience, performs specialized tasks related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of boilers, tanks, and pressure vessels. Their duties are more advanced and involve greater responsibility due to their expertise. Here are the job duties of a qualified boilermaker:
Advanced Blueprint Reading and Planning:
Detailed Interpretation: Understand complex blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings, including 3D models and piping layouts.
Project Planning: Assist in planning and executing projects, including estimating material needs, labor, and time.
Precision Fabrication and Assembly:
Advanced Metalwork: Perform precise cutting, shaping, and welding of materials, ensuring accuracy to tight tolerances.
Custom Fabrication: Create and assemble custom components for boilers, tanks, and other vessels as per specifications.
Quality Control: Inspect and ensure that all components meet high standards of quality and safety before final assembly.
Complex Maintenance and Repair:
Troubleshooting: Diagnose and solve complex issues related to boilers and pressure vessels, including leaks, structural weaknesses, and inefficient operation.
Retrofitting and Upgrades: Upgrade existing systems with new components or technologies to improve performance or meet updated regulations.
Welding and Brazing Repairs: Perform high-precision welding and brazing to repair cracks, leaks, or damaged sections.
Specialized Installation and Fieldwork:
Installation Supervision: Oversee the installation of boilers and tanks on-site, ensuring all work complies with design specifications and safety regulations.
Heavy Equipment Operation: Operate and supervise the use of heavy machinery, such as cranes and rigging systems, to lift and position large components.
Environmental and Safety Compliance: Ensure that all fieldwork adheres to strict environmental and safety standards, including working with hazardous materials.
Safety Leadership:
Safety Protocol Development: Help develop and enforce safety protocols and procedures, particularly in high-risk environments.
Training and Mentorship: Train apprentices and less experienced boilermakers on safety practices, tools, and techniques.
Emergency Response: Lead or participate in emergency repairs and safety drills to handle unforeseen issues effectively.
Collaboration and Project Management:
Team Coordination: Coordinate with engineers, project managers, and other trades to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.
Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of work performed, inspections, and materials used, often using digital tools and software.
Client Interaction: Communicate with clients to understand their needs, provide updates on project progress, and ensure satisfaction with the final product.
Compliance and Certification:
Code Compliance: Ensure that all work complies with local, state, and national codes and standards, such as ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code.
Continuing Education: Stay updated with the latest technologies, materials, and safety practices through continuous education and certification programs.
Inspection and Quality Assurance:
Non-Destructive Testing (NDT): Conduct or oversee NDT methods such as ultrasonic testing, radiography, or magnetic particle testing to inspect welds and materials without causing damage.
Quality Assurance Programs: Implement and monitor quality assurance programs to maintain high standards in construction and repairs.
Specialized Projects:
Complex Fabrications: Work on specialized projects, such as high-pressure steam boilers, nuclear reactor components, or vessels used in the chemical industry.
Shutdowns and Turnarounds: Lead teams during plant shutdowns or turnarounds to perform extensive repairs, inspections, and upgrades within a limited timeframe.
A qualified boilermaker is often seen as a leader or specialist within their field, capable of handling complex tasks that require both technical expertise and practical experience. Their role is critical in industries like power generation, oil and gas, and manufacturing, where safety, precision, and reliability are paramount.
Remuneration:
80 – 95 per hour
Short term employment contract
