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Zachry Group

Turnkey engineering and construction services

Boilermaker 1

Full-Time
No salary listed
Entry
Pasadena, TX, USA
In Person
Building Trades
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Ability to perform all duties of the Boilermaker craft.
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, IFC drawings, specifications, details, and cut sheets.
  • Experience with steel erection, fabrication, rigging, and structural installation.
  • Knowledge of safe rigging practices, including chokers, slings, knots, and lifting procedures.
  • Knowledge of bolting methods, torque requirements, tensioning procedures, and turn-of-the-nut methods.
  • Knowledge of tension indicators and the use of Skidmore equipment.
  • Ability to understand piece marks, elevations, orientation requirements, legends, and symbols on drawings.
  • Experience laying out material from drawings and specifications.
  • Experience with specialty tools including torque wrenches, skidmores, torque guns, mag drills, and Hogan drills.
  • Basic welding knowledge, including MIG, stick, and gas welding processes.
  • Knowledge of cutting torch setup, operation, maintenance, hazards, and tip selection.
  • Knowledge of JLG lifts, cranes, man baskets, and related equipment.
  • Knowledge of safe operating practices and equipment inspections.
  • Ability to perform basic math including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, and footage calculations.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Must be willing to follow all company, customer, and project policies and procedures.
  • Must be willing to perform any additional duties assigned.
  • Must have reliable transportation to and from work.
  • Employee will be required to perform prolonged standing, walking, bending, squatting, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and lifting throughout the workday.
  • Must be able to talk and hear to effectively communicate with coworkers, supervision, and customers.
  • Will use arms and hands to grab, hold, lift, pull, push, carry, signal, and operate tools, equipment, and materials.
  • May be required to lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to climb ladders, stairways, scaffolding, and structures and work from elevated platforms.
  • Will be required to work at heights while utilizing proper fall protection.
  • Must be capable of working outdoors in all weather conditions, including heat, humidity, cold, rain, wind, and other environmental conditions.
  • Must be able to work in confined spaces when required.
  • Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment, including hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, face shields, respiratory protection, and fall protection equipment.
  • TWIC Card Required.
  • Valid Driver's License Required.
  • Must be able to pass all site-specific requirements.
  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check as required.
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Responsibilities
  • Read blueprints, IFC drawings, specifications, and work packages to determine scope of work, material requirements, and installation procedures.
  • Identify tools, equipment, and materials required to complete assigned tasks.
  • Recognize jobsite hazards and implement appropriate safety precautions.
  • Assemble, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain boilers, pressure vessels, tanks, vats, exchangers, and towers.
  • Fabricate equipment and components according to blueprints, specifications, and supervisor instructions.
  • Hoist materials, equipment, and tools using cranes, rigging, and other lifting devices.
  • Verify vertical and horizontal alignment of structural steel using transits, levels, laser equipment, and plumb bobs.
  • Connect columns, beams, girders, and other structural members using bolts and required connection methods.
  • Position, align, and secure structural steel members for permanent installation.
  • Pull, push, pry, and fit steel components into place for assembly and installation.
  • Cut, bend, fit, and weld steel components using torches, welding equipment, and metal cutting tools.
  • Lead steel erection, fabrication, rigging, grid layout, and installation activities.
  • Review drawings, details, notes, ECNs, holds, specifications, and cut sheets before beginning work.
  • Understand when production work should stop and when an RFI is required.
  • Lay out material from drawings and cut sheets and perform field fabrication as required.
  • Line out helpers and crew members and execute work safely and efficiently.
  • Use and maintain specialty tools including torque wrenches, skidmores, torque guns, mag drills, and Hogan drills.
  • Perform basic welding activities and equipment setup.
  • Operate cutting torches safely and understand proper setup, maintenance, and tip selection.
  • Work around and assist with cranes, JLG man lifts, aerial lifts, and other equipment.
  • Perform basic equipment inspections and maintenance activities.
  • Follow safe lifting, rigging, signaling, flagging, and material handling procedures.
  • Tie knots and rigging configurations appropriate for tag lines, lashing, and lifting operations.
  • Perform all duties assigned by supervision in a safe and productive manner.
Desired Qualifications
  • Industrial experience involving installation, repair, and maintenance of refinery or chemical plant equipment.
  • Previous experience on industrial maintenance or construction projects.
  • Current, ROF'd, or former Zachry employee.

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

Company News

Business Wire
Oct 30th, 2025
Zachry Group Awarded Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contract for NiSource's Combined Cycle Generation Project

Zachry Group awarded Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for NiSource's Combined Cycle Generation Project. SAN ANTONIO-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Zachry Group (Zachry) has been awarded the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract for NiSource Inc.'s Combined Cycle Generation Project, a major infrastructure project located near Wheatfield, Indiana. The facility will support NiSource's delivery of electricity to a third-party customer and includes two nominal 1,300-megawatt gas-fired combined cycle units in a 2 x 2 x 1 configuration. A subsidiary of NiSource Inc. will own and operate the facility. The EPC contract will be executed by a joint venture between Zachry Group and Quanta Services, Inc. (Quanta). Zachry will lead engineering, procurement, project management, construction planning, and commissioning, drawing on its five decades of experience designing and building over 100 gas-fired facilities totaling more than 60,000 megawatts. Quanta will contribute field-level leadership and craft workforce management through its operating companies. This collaborative approach is designed to enhance execution certainty, optimize labor resources, and deliver cost-effective, high-quality infrastructure. "We are honored to partner with NiSource Inc. on this landmark project that reflects our shared commitment to delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable energy solutions," said John B. Zachry, Chairman and CEO of Zachry Group. "Working alongside Quanta, we're combining our complementary strengths to execute a project of this scale with precision and innovation. Together, we're proud to support the region's energy future." "NiSource is committed to advancing transformative growth while ensuring that customer affordability remains at the heart of our strategy," said Lloyd Yates, President and Chief Executive Officer of NiSource. "Through this collaboration with Zachry and Quanta, we are expanding generation and grid infrastructure in a way that supports economic development and innovation while protecting customers from the costs of infrastructure investment. We are excited to partner with Zachry and Quanta to meet the evolving energy needs of our customers and communities." "We're proud to collaborate with Zachry Group, a company that shares Quanta's commitment to safety, performance, and delivering results that matter," said Duke Austin, Quanta's President and Chief Executive Officer. "We have respected Zachry's capabilities for decades, and together, we look forward to delivering this critical infrastructure project for NiSource." About Zachry Group Zachry Group is North America's pacesetter in turnkey engineering, construction, maintenance, turnaround and fabrication services to the energy, chemicals, power, manufacturing and industrial sectors. We work with customers to plan, build, and renew their most critical facilities, so they can achieve their immediate and long-term goals, all at the highest safety standards. Since 1924, we have been a purpose-driven organization, united by a shared set of values and the desire to deliver the very best outcome for our customers. Visit www.zachrygroup.com for more information.

MySA
May 27th, 2025
How a 101-year-old San Antonio company began climbing out of bankruptcy

Shortly after the company pulled away from the natural gas project, the Zachry Holdings subsidiary (Zachry Industrial Inc.) laid off more than 4,000 workers.

12NewsNow
Jul 9th, 2024
Zachry Holdings lays off 126 more workers

BEAUMONT, Texas - Zachry Holdings has once again found itself facing scrutiny, after laying off 126 more people between Beaumont, Orange, Sabine Pass, and Baytown.

Natural Gas Intelligence
Jun 27th, 2024
Plaquemines Export Project Receives Feed Gas as Testing Continues - Three Things to Know About the LNG Market

As the lead contractor in charge of staffing construction activities, Zachry's financial issues and ongoing bankruptcy proceedings have prevented the remaining contractors from resuming large-scale construction.

12NewsNow
Jun 18th, 2024
Zachry Holdings faces lawsuit, accusation of violating federal law in mass layoffs at Golden Pass LNG

Zachry Holdings faces lawsuit, accusation of violating federal law in mass layoffs at Golden Pass LNG.