Boiler Instrument & Control Technician - Onsite

University of Alabama at Birmingham; University (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Boiler Instrument & Control Technician to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair boiler instrumentation, controls, and safety systems supporting campus steam and hot water operations. You will monitor performance with BAS, perform annual safety testing, document activities, and coordinate with HVAC and energy teams to ensure safe, efficient boiler operations.

A related associate degree and five years of experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate degree and five years experience or equivalent.
• Completion of boiler technician training preferred.
• Experience in institutional/utility environments desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair boiler systems and safety devices.
• Diagnose burner management and combustion control systems.
• Perform annual testing and certifications per standards.
• Monitor BAS and respond to alarms and abnormalities.
• Collaborate with HVAC and energy teams for campus operations.
• Maintain CMMS records and documentation.
• Participate in on-call rotations and after-hours responses.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Steam & boiler systems

Combustion controls

ASME/NFPA compliance

Electrical schematics read

Troubleshooting faults

PLC/VFD/BAS/CMMS

Documentation & records

Verbal & written communication

Education

Associate degree in Electronics/Industrial Controls/Electrical

Boiler technician training program

5+ years related experience

Tools

CMMS platforms

BAS systems

VFDs/PLCs

Electrical schematics tools

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Boiler Instrument & Control Technician to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair boiler instrumentation, controls, and safety systems supporting campus steam and hot water operations. You will monitor performance with BAS, perform annual safety testing, document activities, and coordinate with HVAC and energy teams to ensure safe, efficient boiler operations.

A related associate degree and five years of experience are preferred.