Boilermaker
No salary listed
Mid
Edmond, OK, USA
In Person
Building TradesWelding & Sheet Metal
About the job
Requirements
- At least 4 years of experience as a Boilermaker Helper, Boilermaker Ironworker, structural fitter with Heat Recovery Steam Generator experience, or in a comparable position.
- Experience working on a gas-fired combined-cycle power unit Heat Recovery Steam Generator.
- Ability to meet the role's physical requirements, including working at heights exceeding 300 feet and lifting, carrying, and moving up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to provide all required tools and reliable transportation.
- Ability to pass pre-employment contingencies, including a physical examination, drug screen, and motor vehicle record check.
- Ability to perform all duties of the craft trade and take the lead in steel erection, fabrication, grid layout, and rigging.
- Ability to read and understand Issued for Construction drawings, craft specifications, cut sheets, notes, piece marks, elevations, orientations, symbols, Engineering Change Notices, and drawing holds.
- Ability to identify when production work must stop and when a Request for Information must be initiated.
- Knowledge of safe rigging practices, including chokers, slings, and appropriate knots.
- Knowledge of structural connections, bolting procedures, torque versus tension, turn-of-the-nut methods, indicators, and use of a Skidmore.
- Ability to lay out, cut, and fabricate material from drawings and cut sheets.
- Knowledge of specialty tools, including torque wrenches, Skidmore devices, torque guns, magnetic drills, and Hogan drills.
- Basic welding knowledge, including machine setup, MIG welding, stick welding, and gas welding.
- Knowledge of cutting-torch setup, hazards, operation, cleaning, tip types, and appropriate tip selection.
- Knowledge of JLG man baskets and cranes, including basic inspections and safe operating practices.
- Ability to use footage, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions to perform craft duties.
- Ability to perform additional duties as instructed.
- Ability to 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
- Construct iron and steel structures to specifications for a new-construction project, including a Heat Recovery Steam Generator and other miscellaneous structures.
- Read blueprints and specifications to determine work scope, material locations, quantities, and sizes.
- Identify the tools required for assigned tasks and safety risks and precautions needed to eliminate those risks.
- 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.
- Bolt aligned structural-steel members into position 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.
- Plan work, identify required materials, line out helpers, and execute assigned work.
- Inspect equipment and operate tools, cranes, man baskets, and fall-protection systems safely.
Desired Qualifications
- Current Zachry or Zachry reduction-in-force employee status.
- Former experience working with Zachry Industrial, Inc.
- National Center for Construction Education and Research 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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Simplify's Take
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