Boiler Technician (Gas A)

Johnson Controls; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls in Vancouver, Canada, is seeking a Boiler Service Technician to install, startup, and maintain boilers in the field, testing performance and reliability on customer equipment.

You will work with PLCs, transformers, transmitters, and other controls, wiring all controls and motors, and reading wiring diagrams. Strong knowledge of boiler controls (Honeywell, Fireye, Siemens) and a solid mechanical/electrical background are essential.

Qualifications

• Read and work from schematics.
• Knowledge of hot water heating systems and controls.
• Class A Gas ticket.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of boiler controls including Honeywell, Fireye, and Siemens.
• Mechanical and electrical background is a must.
• Troubleshoot boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Five years' experience in electrical, control, and boiler field.
• Backflow testing ticket preferred, or willingness to take courses to become ticketed.

Responsibilities

• Wire, fire, and test boilers in the field; startup and maintenance of customer equipment.
• Have knowledge of PLCs, transformers, transmitters, and other controls.
• Wire all controls and motors for boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Familiarity with condensate tanks and deaerators.
• Read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Able to troubleshoot, fire, and set combustion on all types of boilers.
• Determines valve trim, regulator size and spring, and all other parts and accessories needed to fire any boiler.
• Maintain condition of and inventory of all tools and monitors.
• Apply intellect, creativity, adaptability, judgment, and management skills to achieve required results.
• Ensure duties and company projects are accomplished in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Support other technicians and management with internal and external projects.
• Adhere to company policies.
• Work both in a team and independent environment.

Skills

Schematics reading

Boiler controls knowledge

Electrical background

Troubleshooting boilers

Five years experience

PLC/transformers/transmitters

Follow instructions

Job description

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.

For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.

What you will do

• The Boiler Service Technician will be responsible for wiring, firing, and testing boilers in the field. This position is responsible for the Startup and Maintenance of the customer equipment.
• Have knowledge of PLC's, transformers, transmitters, and other controls.
• Wire all controls and motors for boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Familiarity with condensate tanks and deaerators.
• Read and understand wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Able to troubleshoot, fire, and set combustion on all types of boilers.
• Determines valve trim, regulator size and spring, and all other parts and accessories needed to fire any boiler.
• Maintain condition of and inventory of all tools and monitors.
• Apply intellect, creativity, adaptability, judgment, and management skills to achieve required results.
• Ensure duties and company projects are accomplished in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Support other technicians and management with internal and external projects.
• Adhere to company policies.
• Work both in a team and independent environment

What We Look For

• Be able to read and work from schematics.
• Possess knowledge and experience in hot water heating systems and controls.
• Class A Gas ticket.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must have a broad knowledge of boiler controls including Honeywell, Fireye, and Siemens.
• Mechanical and electrical background is a must.
• Must have the ability to troubleshoot boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Must be able to retrofit control systems in the field.
• Must have the ability and knowledge to troubleshoot systems with no schematic.
• Five years' experience in electrical, control, and boiler field.
• Backflow testing ticket preferred, or willingness to take courses to become ticketed.

Pay Range: $71.43 hourly rate determined by the CBA/rate sheet. Benefits are provided through a local labor union aligned with a collective bargaining agreement. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers.

Johnson Controls' Canadian subsidiaries are committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants, candidates and employees with disabilities, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation, and in Ontario, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act ("AODA"). When requested, accommodation will be provided throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. To request accommodation, please contact us. Any information you provide related to accommodation measures will be treated as confidential. A copy of Johnson Controls' applicable AODA policies are available on our website at www.johnsoncontrols.com for your reference, and can be made available in accessible formats upon request.

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