Service Technician Apprentice

R. F. MacDonald Co. • Rohnert Park, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

A Boiler Service Technician – Apprentice is required to troubleshoot industrial and commercial boilers and associated burner/control systems as well as all ancillary equipment. R.F MacDonald Co. represents product lines such as Cleaver Brooks, Fulton, Camus, Industrial Combustion and others. The role involves hands-on ability for combustion set up and analysis, troubleshooting skills to determine and adjust a full range of burners, and performing internal and external inspections of boilers, burners, and associated controls. The technician will also repair and/or replace refractory, gaskets, parts, and miscellaneous controls, perform hydrostatic testing, and evaluate basic boiler room systems. Understanding of boiler support equipment is essential.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of experience in troubleshooting and servicing boilers from light commercial to industrial water-tube and Cogeneration applications.
• Be able to bend, kneel, stand, squat and climb frequently.
• Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, carry 50 pounds, roll out tubing and push/pull heavy materials w/ mobile equipment.
• Must be able to work in confined space/areas.
• Must pass a physical (fit test), hearing and eye exam.
• A valid driver's license is required with a clean record. Must be insurable with no major infractions.
• Job will require some travel.
• Applicants must pass pre-employment background and an initial and subsequent random drug screening tests.
• Must be self-motivated individual who works independently, as well as in a team atmosphere.
• Good customer service skills are mandatory.
• Must be professionally presentable, must have good customer skills and strong communication skills.
• Must be able to operate independently and communicate efficiently and effectively with both the customer and management.
• Must be detail oriented in completing work orders, all required forms, summaries, and checklist daily or as required in procedures manual.
• Must have strong language skills as well as industry specific vocabulary.
• Basic mathematics, algebra, and formula knowledge are required.
• Must have very strong reasoning and problem solving skills.
• Completed High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of technical school, community college or trade school.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Low Emission burners and related equipment is a plus.
• Instrument calibration experience and education with hands on experience is a plus.
• Computer knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot industrial and commercial boilers and associated burner/control systems as well as all ancillary equipment.
• Perform combustion set up and analysis.
• Troubleshoot and adjust a full range of burners.
• Complete internal and external inspections of boilers, burners, and associated controls.
• Repair and/or replace refractory, gaskets, parts, and miscellaneous controls.
• Perform hydrostatic testing of boilers.
• Troubleshoot and repair of industrial burners.
• Evaluate basic boiler room systems (steam and hydronic), gather information and help solve problems.
• Demonstrate understanding of all types of hot water and steam boiler support equipment to include deaerators, feed systems, blow down systems, economizers and waste heat recovery equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED