Boiler Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Boiler Service Technician is responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial and industrial boilers, burners, and associated systems. This role demands both technical expertise and a strong commitment to safety and customer satisfaction.

· Troubleshoot and service light commercial to large industrial watertube and firetube boilers.

· Perform combustion setup, analysis, and adjustments on burners ranging from 0.5 to 30 million BTU/HR.

· Diagnose and repair industrial burners and combustion systems.

· Conduct internal and external inspections of boilers and associated control systems.

· Replace and repair gaskets, valves, and various boiler components.

· Evaluate steam and hydronic systems to identify issues and propose solutions.

· Work with boiler support equipment including deaerators, feedwater systems, economizers, and blowdown systems.

· Install, troubleshoot, and calibrate instrumentation such as thermocouples, loop controllers, transmitters, and other process controls.

· Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company standards.

· Maintain accurate service records and documentation.

· Perform additional responsibilities as requested.

· At least 3 years’ experience servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing commercial and industrial boilers, burners, and associated systems.

· A valid driver’s license is required with a clean record. Must be insurable with no major infractions. Job will require travel.

· Must pass pre-employment background and an initial and subsequent random drug screening tests.

· Self-motivated individual who works independently, as well as in a team atmosphere.

· Good customer service skills are mandatory.

· Present a positive professional image with customers.

· Must be able to operate independently and communicate efficiently and effectively with both customers and management.

· Detail-oriented in completing work orders, all required forms, summaries, and checklists.

· Must have strong language skills as well as industry specific vocabulary.

· Basic mathematics, algebra, and formula knowledge are required.

· Strong reasoning and problem-solving skills.

Foundational Understanding:

· Technician understands basic operation of steam boilers and burners (firetube and watertube types).

· Technician understands key boiler safety components and their functions (low water cut-off, pressure relief, etc.).

· Technician understands common types of burners and their basic parts.

· Technician understands the fundamentals of combustion (fuel, air, heat, and proper ignition sequence).

· Technician understands basic electrical safety and how to identify/control power sources.

· Technician understands how to properly perform startup/shutdown procedures per manufacturer guidelines.

Physical Requirements:

· Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and climb frequently.

· Capable of lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.

· Able to push/pull heavy equipment and maneuver tubing and materials.

· Ability to work in confined spaces and elevated areas.

· Working with hot steam, liquids, tight spaces, and other conditions depending on customer site(s).

· Must pass a physical (fit test), hearing and eye exam.

Education Requirements:

· Completed High School Diploma or equivalent.

· Two years of technical school, community college or trade school.

· Computer knowledge a plus.