Boiler Service Technician

Chugach Government Solutions•San Diego, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS), you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. The federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, CGS has been supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. Our focus is to support facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education. We are proud to have built, and continue to foster, an incredibly talented team spanning across the globe in hundreds of different fields – each team member proud to serve our country with first-class business services, while also making a difference for our Chugach shareholders. At CGS, empowering employees is a part of our core, and that focus is one of the ways we build and foster high-performing teams. We empower our employees through competitive compensation and benefits package, professional growth opportunities, truthful communication, and more! If you are looking for an opportunity to serve something bigger than yourself; if you want your day job to be one that creates meaningful value; if you are looking for an environment that highly values employees and respects individual differences – then Chugach Government Solutions may be the right fit for you!

Requirements

Must have 3 years of boiler operational experience.
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering, science, and technology; capable of applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various boilers and hydronic systems.
Knowledge of boiler systems, steam systems, hydronic systems, burner controls, combustion principles, fuel systems, and both oil and gas configurations.
Knowledge of various mathematical applications and chemical compositions.
Possess a valid California Driver’s License.
High School graduate or equivalent.
Must be able to comprehend, speak, read, and write proficiently in the English language.
Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional and courteous manner in diversified situations.

Responsibilities

Remove and install boilers as needed.
Repair and/or install control transformers, electrodes, relays, solenoids, switches, thermostats, theostats, aquastats, circulating, generating pumps, fuel pumps, and retrofitting of gas, DDC controls, electrical inputs, and plumbing.
Derate various types of boilers and dial them into factory-recommended specifications. Reconfigure boiler installations due to poor installation of controls, plumbing, or improper draft.
Install new ceiling exhaust fans and sheet metal work to buildings exterior for proper combustible draft.
Keeps supervisor apprised of unique situations and problems encountered.
Utilize correct methods to repair malfunctions on boiler systems and appurtenances.
Correct any noted boiler installation problems related to electrical, plumbing, and DDC.
Repair piping, valves, gauges, pumps, motors, steam traps, strainers, check valves, and relief valves.
Performs visual, audible, and mechanical checks; checks gauges, recording devices, and controllers.
Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing; and take any necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals, to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
Complete Logs associated with daily and monthly boiler performance for reporting purposes.
Must understand the principles of steam and generating processes; be knowledgeable of burner controls and operations on both oil and gas configurations.
Assist with technical training of Boiler Tenders or other personnel as required.
Provide technical training to Boiler Mechanics as required.
Respond to urgent an emergency as requested.
Follow all applicable safety procedures, lockout/tagout requirements, environmental requirements, contract requirements, and manufacturer specifications.
Perform all other work-related duties as assigned.