Boiler & Burner Commissioning Specialist

Cleaver-Brooks Manufacturing; Thomasville (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Vision coverage

Maternity support program

Discounted virtual physician visits

Voluntary benefits (Critical Illness,

Hospital Care and Accidental Injury

401(k) cash matching

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Pet insurance

Tuition assistance

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Cleaver-Brooks is seeking a field technician to lead installation, commissioning, tuning, and repair of industrial burners and related equipment across the U.S. and abroad. You will document results with detailed site reports and combustion datasheets, acting as the onsite authority.

You will mentor customer teams, coordinate field priorities, and deliver customer training while strengthening relationships and identifying spare parts opportunities for sales growth.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; additional 1 year training preferred.
• 8+ years commissioning industrial burners rated 20–350 mm BTU/hr.
• Experience firing #2, #6 and natural gas.
• Working knowledge of PLC and FIREYE-based Burner Management Systems.
• Solid understanding of combustion control strategies and loop controllers.
• Strong problem-solving, electrical troubleshooting, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, tune, repair, and optimize burners and systems.
• Lead field work, set priorities, mentor technicians, and deliver training.
• Prepare site reports, combustion datasheets, and project status updates.
• Perform in-shop inspections and Field Acceptance Tests.
• Promote spare parts and surface opportunities for new equipment sales.
• Travel ~75% across the U.S. and internationally; document results with precision.

Skills

PLC knowledge

FIREYE Burner Management System

Combustion control strategies

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Written/verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

1 year training/certification preferred

Tools

FIREYE Burner Management System

PLC

Job description

Power industrial performance with expert commissioningJoin Cleaver-Brooks to lead field work on complex combustion systems. You’ll be the onsite authority installing, commissioning, tuning, repairing, and optimizing Natcom and other industrial burners, Nebraska I.W.T boilers, and auxiliary equipment—then documenting results with precise site and combustion reports.Your impactOwn complex field assignments: installation, startup, troubleshooting, performance testing, and system modifications.Prepare and deliver project status updates, site reports, and combustion datasheets.Execute in-shop equipment inspections and Field Acceptance Tests to verify readiness.Act as lead technician—set priorities, assign work, mentor customer/subcontractor techs, and deliver targeted customer training.Strengthen customer relationships and represent the Cleaver-Brooks brand with professionalism.Promote spare parts solutions and surface opportunities for new equipment sales.Perform all other service-related activities as directed by the Service Manager.Where you'll goTravel ~75% across the U.S. and internationally; air travel and rental car use are routine.Must have—or be able to obtain—a valid U.S. passport.How you'll collaborateInternal coordination: Moderate (6–15%); may require interpretation of methods or procedures.Customer engagement: Frequent (36–65%); involves issue resolution where precedents are limited and judgment is essential.What you bringHigh School Diploma/GED; preferred 1 year of additional training/certification.8+ years commissioning industrial burners rated 20–350 mm BTU/hr, firing #2, #6, and natural gas.Working knowledge of PLC and FIREYE-based Burner Management Systems.Applied understanding of combustion control strategies: single-point, parallel positioning, and metered systems; loop controllers.Exceptional problem-solving, strong electrical troubleshooting, and clear written/verbal communication.Physical and environmental profileSkilled, accurate, and coordinated manual work with mostly moderate physical exertion.Ability to access confined spaces (e.g., windbox and furnace) via standard access doors.Limited exposure to extremely disagreeable features; potential hazards may cause short-term work-related absences.Rewards and supportCompetitive salaryComprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, maternity support program, discounted virtual physician visits, voluntary medical benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Care, and Accidental Injury), FSA, HSA, life insurance, short term and long-term disabilityCash matching 401(k) planEmployee assistance program (EAP)Pet insuranceEmployee discount programTuition assistancePaid time off and 11 paid holidaysAbout Cleaver-BrooksWe are the market leader in fully integrated boiler and burner solutions. Because we design and manufacture boilers, burners, controls, and a comprehensive suite of ancillary and aftermarket products, we deliver single-source systems that drive efficiency, safety, reliability, and sustainability—supported by an unmatched distribution and service network built over more than 90 years.Any salary estimation specified in this job board may or may not be aligned with our organization’s pay philosophy. Apply to connect with a Talent Acquisition Partner who can provide you more details!This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgement, to be proper.By applying for this job and providing your mobile number, you consent to receive an initial text message from a Cleaver Brooks Talent Team member. You will have the option to opt out upon receiving the message. Messages may include updates on your application, scheduling initial screenings or interviews, and similar communications. Standard message and data rates may apply, and message frequency may vary.