Service Co-Op - All Locations
About The Position
Blake Thermal Sales & Service Inc. is seeking a dependable Service Co-Op to gain training and practical experience in the Commercial Industrial Boiler Technician trade. The role provides a minimum of 400 service hours applicable toward the State of Maine Third Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license, with additional hours potentially available during school breaks and other times during the school year. The co-op will participate in training and assessments, learn to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and industrial boilers and related thermal equipment, and gain experience with thermal systems at customer sites. The position involves jobsite travel around Maine, New Hampshire, and beyond, and work in commercial and industrial facilities, municipal buildings, and powerplants. The ideal candidate is a Maine Maritime Academy sophomore or junior pursuing a degree in Power Engineering Technology. Candidates should be eager to learn, safety-conscious, customer-focused, communicative, and able to accept feedback. Blake Thermal describes itself as a full-service thermal solutions company and manufacturer's representative for Cleaver Brooks and Camus boilers, with a 99-year history and locations across New York and New England.
Requirements
- Sophomore or junior standing at Maine Maritime Academy, pursuing a degree in Power Engineering Technology.
- Maintain a valid driver's license and be able to pass a DOT physical for driving fleet vehicles as required; a CDL is not required.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.
- Be skilled with computers and systems.
- Be able to read, write, and communicate verbally in English; other languages are a plus.
- Have a can-do attitude when approaching new challenges.
- Ability to multitask and attention to detail.
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
- Ability to stand, reach, bend, squat, push, pull, and move about a facility or jobsite.
- Ability to walk or stand at least 8 hours per day and frequently ascend and descend ladders or steps.
- Ability to use hands and follow safety guidelines when using mechanical and manual tools and performing computer entry.
- Ability to work with moderate to occasional heavy physical demands and exposure to dust, carbon soot, fuels, solvents, hot and cold climates, odors, and noise, both indoors and outdoors.
Responsibilities
- Participate in training and educational opportunities and complete interim assessments.
- Assist within the department while developing skills and capabilities in the thermal energy and manufacturer's representative industry.
- Observe and adhere to all safety procedures.
- Complete assessments, presentations, and other required apprentice evaluations.
- Communicate with the manager and colleagues on a day-to-day basis.
- Travel to jobsites, including commercial and industrial facilities, municipal buildings, and powerplants.
- Learn to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial and industrial boilers and related thermal equipment.
- Learn steam and hydronic system piping, electrical systems, controls, and layout.
- Monitor boiler system operations and learn sequences of operation to meet customer needs and thermal load demands.
- Assist with factory startup of newly installed thermal systems, including reviewing factory test reports and participating in system setup, evaluation, and inspections.
- Witness ASME pressure vessel repairs, alterations, and associated testing.
- Learn the importance of proper water treatment for steam system operation, reliability, and lifespan.
- Learn proper burner operation on various fuels and how to perform combustion analysis.
- Develop trade-related skills and on-the-job training hours needed to obtain the State of Maine Third Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license.
- Maintain company-provided equipment, tools, and/or fleet vehicle according to company policy.
Benefits
- A minimum of 400 service hours applicable to the State of Maine Third Class Engineer (Stationary Plant) license, with additional service hours potentially available during school breaks.
- Ability to obtain additional service hours during available times throughout the school year.
- Professional experience in the Commercial Industrial Boiler Technician trade.
- Opportunity to build a career in the industry.
- Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with seasoned professionals.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- 401(k).
- Generous health benefits.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Company-paid training and future advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
