Mechanical Intern Helper III
Requirements Helpers includes helpers 0 months - helper 42 months Apply remove and repair insulation on equipment pipes ductwork or other mechanical systems such as heat exchangers hot and cold pipes storage tanks and vessels to help control noise and maintain temperatures.
Responsibilities Reads and interprets blueprints instructions and other documentation or plan work activities. Determines the amounts and selects required insulation material in sheet tubular or roll form such as fiberglass foam rubber Styrofoam cork or urethane based on materials ability to retain heat location surface shape and equipment use. Moves materials and equipment to work locations and sets up work site. Cover seal or finish insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers canvas strips sealants tape cement or asphalt mastic. Fit insulation around obstructions shape insulating materials and protective coverings as required. Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws in order to protect the insulation from weather conditions or physical damage. Measure and cut insulation for covering surfaces using tape measures handsaws knives and scissors. Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives cement or asphalt or by attaching metal pins to surfaces. Covers or seals insulation with preformed plastic covers canvas strips sealant or tape to secure insulation to structure according to type of insulation used and structure covered using staple gun trowel paintbrush or caulking gun. Follows all hazardous waste handling guidelines. May remove or seal off old asbestos insulation following safety procedures. Completes records maintains tools and equipment and performs various clean-up and housekeeping activities. Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules including wearing required personal safety equipment. Performs other duties as required
Brown & Root Industrial Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
BENEFITS Brown and Root offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which include:
Preferred minimum of 6 months documented field experience in chosen craft discipline. Must have the ability to read and interpret instructions and documentation. The level and degree of job responsibilities and requirements vary depending on months of experience and assigned job step.