Job Title: Thermal Insulation Engineer
Kaefer – on site Barrow Dockyard
* TICA terms and conditions
* 38 hours per week
* Regular weekend and weekday overtime, OT1 *1.5, OT2 *2
* Basic rate of £18.31 per hr
* Bonus available, basic rate £1.41 per hr
* TICA lodge and fairs for travellers. TICA radius for locals
* Holiday allowance 25 days + 8 bank/public holidays
Job Description:
The Thermal Insulation Engineer is responsible for the installation of thermal and acoustic insulation systems for various equipment, pipework and flat surfaces to improve energy efficiency and safety. This role involves working to and ensuring that installations meet safety and environmental standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Ensure that insulation systems are properly fitted, secure, and compliant with industry regulations, quality and safety standards.
Conduct inspections on completion against site quality standard.
Work closely with project managers and other engineering teams to coordinate insulation requirements on construction or maintenance projects.
Ensure compliance with the site Safety and environmental regulations.
Qualifications:
Knowledge of thermal insulation materials, techniques, and industry standards.
Skilled in the preparation and fitting of coldwork PIR type Insulation to pipework, bends, flanges, valves and equipment. Insulation application to flat surfaces leaving a neat quality finish. Previous experience with Calcium silicate Insulation is an advantage.
Ability to read technical drawings and specifications.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Relevant certifications or training in insulation. TICA cards Gold/Blue essential.
Physical ability to work in various restricted space environments, including confined spaces and traversing various types of ladder and stair accesses to the workface.
Why KAEFER UK & Ireland?
Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services.
KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, EC&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. We have twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers.
KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.3 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 job-sites internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients.
We take pride in being part of a global company, with common values and many diverse and individual voices. You can ‘count on us’ to make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work.
Our values:
- Reliability
- Ambition
- Team Spirit
- Respect