Boiler Combustion & Controls Technician

Jobtailor; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a field service technician to install, start up, and service boilers and related equipment. You will interpret technical instructions, assist the service team on site, and perform basic electrical/mechanical repairs. Customer communication and training are key parts of the role.

You will document work, identify improvements, and support field operations across customer sites. This position requires problem-solving, travel as needed, and proficiency with standard office

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 4+ years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in industrial steam and power plant operations.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical testing equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, contractors, sales personnel, and service employees.

Responsibilities

• Fire boilers and related equipment using test equipment and electrical/mechanical abilities.
• Perform independent start-up of boilers and related equipment.
• Interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions.
• Assist the Service team with field service calls and troubleshooting.
• Perform basic electrical and mechanical repairs on boiler and auxiliary equipment.
• Communicate with customers to determine problems and provide training and engineering support.
• Complete field service reports documenting work performed, problems, and hours worked.
• Address issues through problem-solving and maintenance of customer relations.

Skills

Communication

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Arithmetic

Education

High school diploma or GED

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering studies preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Apps

Hand and power tools

Combustion analyzers

Multimeters

Tablet or smartphone

Job description

• Fire boilers and related equipment using test equipment, meters, mechanical abilities, and electrical abilities to ensure proper operation before and during installation


• Perform independent start-up of boilers and related equipment


• Interpret written, oral, diagram, and schedule instructions


• Assist the Service team with field service calls, including start-up, troubleshooting, and other service activities


• Perform basic electrical and mechanical repairs on boiler and auxiliary equipment


• Communicate with customers to determine boiler-specific problems, provide equipment training, explain services and operations, and provide engineering support


• Complete field service reports documenting work performed, problems, and hours worked


• Address issues and concerns through problem-solving


• Develop and maintain customer relations and rapport


• Identify new sales opportunities and equipment improvements


• Promote company products and services

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required


• At least four years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems in industrial steam and power plant operations


• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical testing equipment


• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, vendors, contractors, sales personnel, and shop and service employees


• Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals


• Ability to compute ratios and percentages


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google App programs


• Ability to use a tablet and/or smartphone


• Ability to use hand and power tools, combustion analyzers, and multimeters


• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds


• Ability to work around fumes, airborne particles, extreme heat, electrical hazards, moving mechanical parts, heights, and outdoor weather conditions


• May require overnight travel and overtime


• Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering studies preferred


• Must be punctual, flexible, trainable, and self-starting

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in electrical and mechanical systems, with a strong ability to perform independent start-up and troubleshooting of boilers and related equipment. Proficient in customer communication and relationship building, ensuring effective service delivery and problem resolution.