Apprentice - Insulation

The Brock Group provides specialty craft and maintenance services to key industries across North America. We are dedicated to offering the safest and highest quality service and solutions. We view ourselves as partners with our customers, our employees and the communities in which we operate. Our performance-driven culture is led by having and developing the best people, the most efficient processes and the right tools for the job.

Qualifications and Detail about the Position

Summary:

The Insulation Apprentice is responsible for assisting in installation, fitting, fabrication and attachment of insulation, finishing and weatherproofing materials.

Responsibilities:

• Promote, demonstrate and instill Brock’s Bsafe and Bbest culture in all aspects of the business
  
• Comply with all manufacturer’s specifications
  
• Work closely with assigned Mentor as per SSW Program
  
• Follow all Brock, Contractor’s, and governmental safety requirements
  
• Perform work in accordance with Contractor Specifications
  
• Follow the applicable Brock, Contractor, and governmental safety requirements
  
• Take direction from their Journeyman Insulator and Foreman to learn what the proper materials, tools and equipment are for the specified tasks.
  
• Learn how to read specifications, such as blueprints.
  
• Learn how to select the amount and type of insulation to be installed as well as a method of securing the insulation according to the type and shape of surface and what the equipment is being used for
  
• Learn to describe insulation materials
  
• Sort and organize material
  
• Able to count and place orders for material and locate the materials for the Journeyman’s use.
  
• Required to complete safety paperwork such as FLRA’s, Start Cards, etc.
  
• Other duties as assigned

  Other information:

  
  Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
  
  

• Meet Brock’s Fit For Duty Program
  
• Ability to meet and maintain customer requirements for site access
  
• Work in an indoor and outdoor environment including field, yard, shop locations, and office.
  
• Necessary Personal Protective Equipment is required.
  
• Travel as required
  
• Working at heights
  
• Must be able to work in all types of environments, extreme heat or cold
  
• Able to work in confined spaces
  
• Must have required tools
  Must have transportation to and from the work location

  
  Skills & Abilities:
  
  

• Ability to communicate effectively with team and supervisor
  
• Abiity to understand and follow directions
  Knowledge of craft and industry

  
  Education & Experience:
  
  

• High School or equivalent (Level I)

  Location Information:

  Ascend Performance Materials - Chocolate Bayou

  Location of Job:US:TX:Alvin

  Shift:

  Exempt: No

  Work Type:Full Time
  

  Working Conditions:

  ORIENTATION - Must be able to successfully pass Brock and/or Safety Council Site Specific Orientation requirements.

  HEAVY WORK - Lifting up to 50 pounds of force from the floor to the waist and 35 pounds of force from the waist to above shoulder.

  CLIMBING - Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, and the like, to elevations in excess of 100 feet, to maintain three-point contact at all times.

  LADDERS - Using vertical ladders Frequently up to 100 feet - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.

  STAIRS & RAMPS - Using stairs or ramps: Occasionally up to 100 feet - Activity exists up to 40% of the work shift.

  BALANCING - Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, on unprotected elevated surfaces using fall protection equipment; or maintaining body equilibrium when performing scaffold construction at elevations using fall protection equipment. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.

  STOOPING - Bending body downward and forward by bending at the waist, requiring full use of the leg and back muscles on a repetitive basis. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.

  KNEELING - Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. Occasionally - Activity exists up to 40% of the work shift.

  CROUCHING - Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and waist. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.

  REACHING - Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in order to receive materials from ground level weighing up to 50 pounds as it is being passed and 35 pounds from overhead. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.

  GRIPPING - Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands to receive materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers rather than with the whole hand or arm as in handling. Frequently - Activity exists up to 60% of the work shift.

  VISION - Have 20/40 vision with or without correction in at least one eye.

  HEARING - Must be able to hear a forced whispered voice in one ear, the better ear, at not less than five feet with or without the use of a hearing aid.

  WEATHER EXPOSURE - Exposure to outside atmospheric conditions. Conditions can range from -10 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Constantly - Condition exists in excess of 60% of the work shift.

  PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT - Must be able to properly do all required personal protective equipment for the requirements of the job for up to the entire work shift.

  INSULATION TOOLS - Use Insulation tools commonly associated with type or work.

  
  We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.