Insulator

Position Summary
The Insulation Shop Mechanic performs a variety of tasks with hand tools involving working with flange shields and multiple types of insulation. Mechanics are required to follow specified safety policies and procedures.

This list is representative of the key areas of responsibility and functional knowledge required of a insulator mechanic in the insulation shop. An insulator mechanic must demonstrate the functional knowledge and ability required to perform tasks in these and related areas of responsibility.

• Flange Shields (Fabrication and installation)
  • Install and remove
  • Make new flange shields
• Boiler Insulation (Fabrication and installation)
  • Measure and make lagging pads
  • Install lagging pads
• Pipe Insulation
  • Pipe Rubber/Sheet Rubber
    • Install small pipe rubber jobs of 3/8 inch to 2 inches independently to include measuring and cutting
    • Install large pipe rubber jobs up to 18-20 inches independently to include measuring and cutting
    • Know the difference between straight and elbow pipes
  • Pipe Calcium KAYLO
    • Measure and saw the insulation (including to fit the pipe)
    • Assemble and secure rubber
    • Mix and apply insulation mud and cloth
  • Pipe Fiber Glass Covering
    • Knowledgeable with Fiber glass and FSK tape
    • Measure and cut fiberglass p/c to fit elbows as well as straight pipe (1/2 inch to 12 inch)
    • Cloth out to complete the product
• Hullboard and Beam Cover Insulation
  • Insulation Fasteners/Stud (Layout and install)
    • Layout a grid pattern
    • Grind, shoot or stick fasteners
  • Overhead and Bulkhead Insulation
    • Measure material and prep space before installing insulation
    • Knowledgeable with materials like: plane face hull boards (1&2 inch), acoustic hull board (1&2 inch), Fiber Glass hull board (1&2 inch) and Polymide foam (1&2 inch)
  • Beam Cover Insulation
    • Knowledgeable with T Beams and Angle Beams
    • Knowledgeable with materials like: plane face hull boards (1&2 inch), acoustic hull board (1&2 inch), Fiber Glass hull board (1&2 inch) and Polymide foam (1&2 inch)
    • Measure, cut and install insulation
    • Shoot or stick studs and secure them
    • Knowledgeable with fiber glass tape and smoothing
    • Knowledgeable with lagging paste
• Block insulation on large pipe, boilers and machinery (turbines and generators)
• Machinery Insulation
  • Knowledgeable with the following machines: Pumps (ex. Feed, still water), Force Draft Blowers, SSTG's (steam generators), Main Feed Pumps and Evaporators
  • Knowledgeable of insulation temperatures
  • Knowledgeable with the general insulation process
• Boiler Epoxy Resin - 2 Part
  • Mix and apply a 2 part resin
  • Fire prevention for boiler casing and burner front piping
• Taping Out of Insulation Sheet and Ducting