Boiler Technician
About The Position
The Boiler Technician performs routine maintenance and complex repairs on control systems for large commercial HVAC boilers, including gas-fired hot water boilers, gas-fired steam boilers, and electric-fired steam boilers, as well as related equipment. The role requires understanding equipment and process flow and troubleshooting issues to keep systems operating properly, efficiently, and affordably. The technician inspects, maintains, and repairs boiler system components and associated mechanical equipment; troubleshoots controls and electrical systems; performs instrumentation calibrations and system checkouts; and follows preventive maintenance schedules. The role also includes safety inspections, maintenance documentation, accurate recordkeeping, customer support for equipment retrofits and upgrades, and assistance with time and material estimates.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of service experience repairing, maintaining, and operating large commercial boilers and steam generation systems.
- High school diploma or equivalent education credit.
- Experience with Siemens, Honeywell, Fireye, Autoflame, and similar controls.
- Experience with advanced combustion controls, including VFD, O2 Trim, and Low NOx combustion.
- Valid driver's license.
- OSHA-10 certification; if not currently certified, it must be obtained within six months of the hire date.
- Basic working knowledge of computers, microprocessor technology, computer-based building control systems, and computerized preventive maintenance programs.
- Ability to read blueprints, layout plans, and wiring diagrams.
- Ability to manage time effectively and complete delegated work within specified timeframes.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, maintain, and repair boiler system components and associated mechanical equipment.
- Troubleshoot and repair control systems, electrical circuitry, deaerators, gas and fuel pressure lines, feedwater pumps, compressors, motors, heat exchangers, and other related equipment.
- Use combustion analyzers, electric multimeters, and other test equipment to test and analyze systems and equipment.
- Calibrate and check out instrumentation such as gauges, pressure transmitters, flow meters, pneumatic and electronic drive units, and variable speed motor controls (VFDs).
- Follow preventive maintenance schedules and perform routine maintenance and repairs, including disassembly, cleaning, reassembly, fire tube maintenance, water-side maintenance, and boiler control repair and rebuilding.
- Monitor systems and conduct safety inspections to ensure compliance with established safety requirements and EPA regulations.
- Document preventive maintenance and repairs, maintain accurate records of completed work and materials used, and complete required paperwork promptly and professionally.
- Assist Service Sales with customer scope development, technical analysis, and support for retrofits, control upgrades, and equipment enhancements.
- Assist with estimating time and material costs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
