Foreman Insulator

Job Description
Job Description
Qualification Highlights

• Must be able to read blueprints, sketches, or building plans.
• Must have all Knowledge Skills and Abilities required (see below).
• 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.

Position Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and specification to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
• Identify all tools required and materials for tasks.
• Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
• Measure, mark, and cut required wooden/metallic materials to required specifications.
• Measure, mark, and cut required insulation to required specifications.
• Fabrication, fit, and/or shape insulating material or covering around equipment for protection.
• Identify and mix paint and coatings as required.
• Know the proper use and techniques required to place or replace insulation.
• Will work at heights and off of ladders and scaffolds safely.
• Clean up/housekeeping of work areas.
• If needed will also perform responsibilities of a Fire Watch Hole Watch confined space attendant.

Required Qualifications

• Must have 4+ years working as an Insulator on an industrial construction project.
• Must have prior experience in supervision
• Must be able to read blueprints, plans, and drawings proficiently to perform duties.
• Must have knowledge on the different types of insulation and their applications.
• Must know how to handle and place insulation around or on equipment, ducting, or piping.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be able to work full work schedule and any additional overtime as needed.
• Must be willing to work safely and follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Must follow all company and site rules and regulations.
• Must have required tools.

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Current Zachry or Zachry ROF'ed employee.
• Former Foreman Insulator Foreman Experience.
• Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
• National Center for Construction Education and Research's (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Insulator.
• Formal/Technical education.
• Experience working with scaffolding, insulation, and painting.

Reporting to:
This position will lead and manage crews of journeyman and helpers. The crew size may vary, but the average span of control for this position is between 5 to 15 workers.
Physical Requirements

• Employee 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 of 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 is dedicated to providing a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.