Insulator

Job Highlights

The Mechanical Insulator will be working closely with the Maintenance/Production Department in prioritizing work orders, preparing work and assisting the skilled trades where needed to ensure completion. This position will report to the Maintenance Supervisor directly.

• Fit insulation around process vessels, equipment and between joists and pipes for the purpose of thermal protection, fire resistance and condensation elimination
• Measure and cut insulating materials to required shape and dimensions using hand and power tools, including both permanent and temporary/removal insulation covers
• Work safely in a chemical plant environment as part of a team, or in an individual setting, complying with all LANXESS safety procedures and standards to complete planned and unplanned maintenance tasks as scheduled or assigned
• Work with Production & Maintenance to obtain safe work permits
• Maintain all tools, work areas, and equipment in a clean and orderly fashion per Lanxess standards, including periodic tool inspections
• Apply and secure insulation using spraying, blowing, pasting, strapping, taping and other application and installation methods
• Reading and following drawings and installation instructions
• Maintains site and industry specific safety training as required in a timely manne

Experience / Skills

• Current certification as Heat and Frost insulator
• Experience with safety permitting systems
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and layouts to determine insulation requirements
• Ability to select/determine type of insulation required
• Ability to measure, cut, fit insulating materials and required sheathing using hand and power tools.
• Ability to work at various heights and in all weather conditions.
• Ability to safely operate cranes and man lifting devices is necessary
• Be able to work to a high level of safety, either independently, or as part of a team.
• Familiar with Root Cause Analysis and FMEA principals
• Familiar and comfortable with computers and tablets for data entry, and work order processing.
• Be familiar, and comfortable working with programs such as excel, word, and SAP.