SUMMARY

Apply insulating materials to pipes or ductwork, or other mechanical systems in order to help control and maintain temperature.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Fits, wraps, or attaches insulating materials to structures of surfaces, using hand tools or wires, following blueprint specifications.
• Fills blower hopper with insulating materials.
• Covers, seals or finishes insulated surfaces or access holes with plastic covers, canvas ships, sealant, tape, cement or asphalt mastic.
• Reads blueprints and selects appropriate insulation, based on the heat retaining or excluding characteristics of the material.
• Measures and cuts insulation for covering surfaces, using tape measure, handsaw, knife or scissors.
• Moves controls, buttons, or levers to start blower and regulate flow of materials through nozzle.
• Prepare surfaces for insulation application by brushing or spreading on adhesives, cement, or asphalt or attaching metal pins to surfaces.
• Evenly distributes insulating materials into small spaces within floors, ceilings, or walls, using blower and hose attachments or cement mortar.

Driven by a commitment to excellence in project execution, Brock is a leader in providing soft craft services, labor support, and materials for capital projects, maintenance, and facility turnarounds.

The Brock Group is a leading provider of industrial specialty services with headquarters in Houston, TX, and operating units in the United States and Canada. The company supports routine maintenance, turnarounds and capital projects by providing services including scaffolding and work access, insulation, coatings/linings, and asbestos abatement, as well as additional associated services.

Must be able to pass a background check

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Work for 8 hours at a time in an environment where temperatures may reach from 0 to 140 degrees, both indoors and outdoors in the sun.
• Work in an environment in which vibrations and noise are moderate to severe and noise level may require the wearing of hearing protection devices.
• Work in confined spaces for 4-7 hours per day; stand or walk for long periods.
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolding at extreme heights.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds often and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Maintain footing on surfaces which are sometimes slippery.
• See well (naturally or with correction) and distinguish colors. Hear well (naturally or with hearing aid).
• Use arms and hands to reach for, handle, and feel objects; and coordinate well the use of hands or fingers and eyes.

OTHER FUNCTIONS/SUCCESS FACTORS

• Building and Construction -- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
• Installation -- Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.