Deer Park/Texas City - Insulation Apprentice/Helper

Summary / Objective

The responsibilities of the insulation helper are to assist in the application of insulation material to pipes or ductwork or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperatures. No previous experience is required; however, considerable strength and endurance is required to safely and successfully perform this job.

Essential Functions

• Adheres to all OSHA, site specific and Marquis Construction Services safety requirements for applying insulation
• Participate in safety pre-job audits (JSA’s) with the crew to ensure all safety hazards have been identified
• Willingness to work with other crew members to accomplish task.
• Install sheet metal around insulated pipes with screws to protect the 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.
• Effectively communicating with Supervisors, Peers and Subordinates
• Responsible for cleaning work area – removing debris and materials.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervision

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described represent f those 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

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.

• Stand for long periods of time
• Ability to feel and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to stand, walk, climb or balance, stoop kneel, crouch or crawl, talk or hear and taste and smell.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Must have the ability to take direction, comprehend instructions and work well with others
• Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent
• Ability to pass Hair Follicle Testing
• Acceptable Background
• TWIC Card
• Successfully complete Formosa Safety Training
• At least two (2) years of experience working in a chemical plant environment
• At least two (2) years of experience working in insulation
• Provide insulation tools necessary to perform task
• Must be willing to work overtime
• Required to wear PPE on job site at all times.

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.