Boilermaker

Essential Job Duties

• Performs any or all machine and hand operations necessary to fabricate and assemble by laying out cutting to size forming bolting and welding boilers tanks vats vessels structures and shapes made of 3/16 or heavier plate angle channel I beams or other materials as may be required by established Plant Standards.
• Must be proficient in reading prints and sketches and fabricating work required of this craft.
• Ensures accurate and efficient replacement of parts and makes repairs and/or adjustments to equipment installation and/or fixtures.
• Performs duties under the direction of line management.
• Responsible for the maintenance of accurate records.
• Must adhere to Safety Fire and Security regulations.
• Must be able to work alone or with others.
• Responsible for the safe operation and proper care of materials tools and equipment.
• Responsible for maintaining a knowledge of applicable Federal State Department of Energy (DOE) Corporate and Plant rules regulations Labor Agreements and Plant-wide operating policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Required to attend and/or successfully complete training classes as determined by the Training and Development Technologies Department through General Employee Training (Reference DOE Order 426.2) and Management.
• Participates in worker involvement including input to work planning and methods to identify hazards and controls.
• Understands a workers right to stop work when they feel their own or others personal safety is jeopardized.
• Attends all required safety meetings and training. Offers suggestions on improvements to the work environment.

Skills and Minimum Qualifications

• Must be able to perform all duties and functions outlined above.
• Must meet initial employment requirements.
• Must be able to read write and comprehend applicable written and/or oral instructions.
• Must be physically fit to perform the above job functions as determined by Medical Evaluation.
• Must have successfully completed a four (4) year Pantex approved Apprenticeship which provides experience directly related to the work currently performed by the Boilermaker Shop and/or carry Boilermaker certification or have 5 years relative experience.
• Must have a valid State Motor Vehicle Operators License.
• Must be able to weld steel stainless steel and aluminum and must pass and maintain certification in the Plant American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler Code (6G Steel Pipe) Welding Test.
• All qualifications work history training and education are to be verified by direct contact with former employers and/or documented proof. Ability to perform the functions and responsibilities involved will be determined by a comprehensive interview and background evaluation.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

DOE Order 426.2A Requirements

In addition to the above requirements the applicant must also meet the requirements of DOE O 426.2A (Maintenance Personnel - (i.e. High School diploma or a DOE O 426.2A alternative). DOE O 426.2A experience requirements can be satisfied following the interim newly hired personnel will not be assigned duties that could impact the safety basis of nuclear facilities. (Ref. DOE O 426.2A)

Functional Requirements

• Lifting or carrying less than 51 pounds (or specify # of pounds 40)
• Straight pulling or pushing (2hours/day)
• Reaching above shoulder level
• Repetitive motion of the wrist/forearm
• Walking (2hours/day)
• Standing (2hours/day)
• Repeated bending at the waist
• Repeated squatting
• Climbing with legs only (stairs)
• Climbing with arms and legs (ladders etc.)
• Operation of motorized vehicle:
• Normal far vision in at least one eye correctable to 20/40 (20 feet)
• Near vision (must be able to read computer screen manuscript book etc at approximately 13-16 inches from face)
• Depth perception (ability to tell how close or far an object is)
• Ability to distinguish basic colors (red green etc.)
• No evidence of current drug or alcohol abuse
• Ability to use small tools
• Ability to perform safety-sensitive duties

Environmental Factors

• Constant noise (ex: running engines)
• Impact noise (ex. Air hammers (EXCEPT Instrument)
• Excessive heat
• Excessive cold/chilling
• Environmental dust (silica)
• Asbestos (Pipefitter and Boilermaker only)
• Fumes smoke gasses
• Grease and oils
• Motor fuels (Garage only)
• Solvents and degreasing agents
• Radiation exposure (plutonium tritium uranium)
• Strong acids and bases (Machinist Pipefitter Electrician-only)
• Works out of doors
• Ladders or scaffolding
• Around moving vehicles
• Confined spaces
• Prolonged or irregular hours
• Shift work specify Swing / Graves
• Machinery with exposed moving parts
• Vibrations
• Isolated work assignments