Boilermaker Helper
No salary listed
Senior
Fort Gibson, OK, USA
In Person
Building TradesWelding & Sheet Metal
About the job
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience as a Boilermaker Helper, Boilermaker Ironworker, or comparable position, such as a structural fitter with HRSG experience.
- Experience on a gas-fired combined-cycle power unit HRSG unit.
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.
- Ability to meet all physical requirements and work at heights exceeding 300 feet.
- Must possess all required tools and reliable transportation.
- Must pass pre-employment contingencies, including physical examination, drug screening, and motor vehicle record check.
- Ability to take the lead in steel erection, fabrication, grid layout, rigging, and related work.
- Ability to perform all job duties of the craft trade.
- Ability to read and understand IFC drawings, make a hang list, read drawing details and notes before erection, and locate and understand ECNs and holds on drawings.
- Ability to identify when to stop production work and when to initiate an RFI.
- Ability to read and understand craft specifications, procedures, recommendations, and cut sheets.
- Ability to locate piece marks for correct views, identify different elevations, and determine correct installation orientation.
- Knowledge of drawing symbols based on the legend.
- Knowledge of safe rigging practices, including use of chokers and slings, and ability to select appropriate knots based on the material.
- Knowledge of connection procedures, including bolting and torque versus tension.
- Ability to read cut sheets, lay out work from drawings, and cut material according to layouts and cut sheets.
- Knowledge of torque values, tension, the turn-of-the-nut method, different types of indicators, and use of a Skidmore.
- Ability to plan work and execute it using drawings and required materials, and line out helpers.
- Knowledge of specialty tools, including torque wrenches, Skidmore devices, torque guns, mag drills, and Hogan drills.
- Basic welding knowledge, including machine setup, MIG, stick, and gas welding.
- Knowledge of cutting torch setup, hazards, use, cleaning, tip types, and appropriate tip selection.
- Knowledge of JLGs, man baskets, and cranes, including basic maintenance inspections and safe operating practices.
- Math skills in footage, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions to perform craft duties.
- Willingness to perform additional duties as instructed.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, lift, communicate, and use arms and hands to handle objects, materials, controls, and tools; may need to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to climb ladders and stairways, work from platforms and man lifts, and occasionally work on open structures while using appropriate fall protection.
- Must wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses or goggles, hearing protection, masks or respirators, safety vests, gloves, and leather work boots.
Responsibilities
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work, including locations, quantities, and sizes of required materials.
- Identify all tools required for assigned tasks.
- Identify safety risks and the precautions needed to eliminate them.
- Fabricate equipment according to blueprints or supervisor instructions.
- Hoist equipment and tools into position using bull rigging or a crane.
- Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural-steel members using plumb bobs, laser equipment, transits, or levels.
- Connect columns, beams, and girders with bolts according to blueprints and supervisor instructions.
- Position aligned structural-steel members for permanent riveting or bolting.
- Pull, push, or pry iron and steel equipment into approximate positions for bolting.
- Cut, bend, and weld iron and steel pieces using metal shears, torches, and welding equipment.
Desired Qualifications
- Current Zachry or Zachry ROF'ed employee.
- Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) certification for Industrial Journeyman Carpenter.
- Formal or technical education.
About the company
Zachry Group provides turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services for the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors in North America. It covers the full project lifecycle by helping customers plan, build and renew critical facilities, often as a single‑point provider responsible for the entire scope. The company executes projects through engineering, procurement, fabrication and on-site construction with a strong emphasis on safety and reliable delivery. What sets Zachry Group apart is its long history (since 1924), a purpose‑driven culture and a consistent focus on safety, quality and meeting customers’ immediate and long-term goals across diverse sectors. Its goal is to help clients achieve their objectives by delivering the best possible outcomes while maintaining high safety standards.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Antonio, Texas
Founded
1924
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What believers are saying
- NiSource awarded Zachry a 2025 EPC contract for a 2,600-megawatt Indiana project.
- Zachry Maintenance Services won 10-year Cheniere renewal on March 30, 2026.
- Chevron Phillips extended Zachry Maintenance Services five years on February 2, 2026.
What critics are saying
- Zachry's May 2024 Golden Pass bankruptcy exposed brutal project overruns and liquidity strain.
- July 30, 2026 Sabine Pass worker death triggered wrongful-death litigation against Zachry and Cheniere.
- Texas operations still carry labor and safety overhangs after 4,000-plus layoffs and WARN scrutiny.
What makes Zachry Group unique
- Zachry's 100-plus gas plants and 60,000-megawatt pedigree wins utility EPC work.
- Zachry's 2026 nuclear push, including Terrestrial Energy and new nuclear leaders, broadens optionality.
- Quanta joint venture on NiSource pairs Zachry engineering depth with stronger field execution.
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Benefits
- Hybrid Work Options