Boiler Mechanic

Icon Boiler; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Icon Boiler seeks a Level 3 Mechanic to perform advanced boiler and pressure-vessel repair, installation, troubleshooting, welding, pipe fitting, refractory, burner, controls, feedwater, and steam-system work. This role requires independent handling of complex assignments with strong NBIC and ASME knowledge and a focus on safety and reliability.

The mechanic will collaborate with project, service, quality, and customer teams to deliver compliant results while mentoring junior mechanics and

Qualifications

• Typically five or more years of boiler service, repair, installation, or welding experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, piping, electrical, and code documentation.
• Current welding qualifications; 6G qualification strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and independently execute advanced boiler-mechanical scopes and coordinate labor and materials.
• Perform complex boiler repairs and installations including burner work and hydrotest prep.
• Weld to code requirements and manage fit-up, material control, and testing.
• Apply ASME Section I basics and NBIC concepts to assigned work.
• Diagnose boiler and related equipment issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Read drawings, identify control components, and complete wiring tasks as needed.
• Mentor Level 1 and 2 mechanics and ensure safety, quality, and documentation standards.
• Travel and overtime as required.

Skills

Boiler service

Welding

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Mentoring

NBIC knowledge

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Icon Boiler Mechanic Level 3 performs advanced boiler and pressure-vessel repair, installation, troubleshooting, welding, pipe fitting, refractory, burner, controls, feedwater, and steam-system work. This role independently addresses complex assignments, applies strong knowledge of ASME and NBIC requirements within assigned authority, mentors developing mechanics, and partners with project, service, quality, and customer teams to deliver safe, compliant, and reliable results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and independently execute advanced boiler-mechanical scopes, coordinating labor, tools, materials, sequencing, safety controls, and field documentation with project leadership.
• Perform complex firetube and watertube boiler repair and installation, including burner removal and alignment, pressure-part preparation, tube replacement and rolling, fit-up, hydrotest preparation, and inspection support.
• Perform TIG, MIG, and stick welding; code welding; oxygen-fuel cutting; brazing; and complex fit-up within current qualifications and approved procedures.
• Apply ASME Section I basics, NBIC repair concepts, pressure-boundary awareness, safety-valve requirements, material identification, and weld-joint preparation requirements to assigned work.
• Diagnose boiler, burner, gas-train, draft, ignition, combustion, pump, level-control, feedwater, steam, hydronic, condensate, and auxiliary-equipment issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Work with process, forced-draft, premix, atmospheric, condensing, and electric boiler or burner systems within demonstrated qualifications.
• Read and interpret mechanical, pipe, and electrical drawings; identify control components; evaluate line/load conditions, motor starters, phase rotation, and basic instrumentation; and complete authorized control-wiring tasks.
• Execute advanced refractory scopes, including failure identification, material and anchor selection, installation planning, monitoring heat-up and cool-down cycles, and dry-out or bake-out activities.
• Install and troubleshoot deaerators, economizers, feed tanks, condensate receivers, feed pumps, regulators, low-water cutoffs, steam traps, pressure-reducing stations, heat exchangers, expansion tanks, separators, and return systems.
• Coordinate with the Quality Control Manager, Mechanical Operations Manager, project leadership, service coordination, engineering, and sales as needed to resolve field issues and support customer solutions.
• Mentor Level 1 and Level 2 mechanics and helpers; demonstrate proper methods; verify understanding; and reinforce safety, quality, productivity, documentation, and customer-service expectations.
• Identify changes in scope, schedule, materials, or field conditions and communicate them promptly through the established project workflow.
• Maintain required welding qualifications, complete assigned factory or technical training, and continuously expand advanced trade knowledge.
• Travel and work overtime as required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Typically five or more years of relevant boiler service, repair, installation, industrial mechanical, pipe fitting, or welding experience, or demonstrated equivalent proficiency.
• Demonstrated capability to independently complete advanced boiler-mechanical assignments and troubleshoot complex field conditions.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical, piping, electrical, and code-related drawings and documentation.
• Current welding qualifications appropriate to assigned work; 6G qualification and experience with code repairs strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of ASME Section I principles, NBIC inspection and repair concepts, approved welding procedures, material control, and pressure testing.
• Strong trade math, reasoning, problem-solving, planning, and documentation capability.
• Proficiency with business and mobile technology used for field reports, timekeeping, project workflows, and communication.
• Strong customer communication, teamwork, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to pass required drug screening and establish U.S. employment eligibility.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Advanced boiler and pressure-vessel repair and installation
• Complex re-tubing, code welding, fit-up, material control, and pressure testing
• Advanced boiler, burner, combustion, draft, and gas-train troubleshooting
• Advanced feedwater, steam, hydronic, condensate, and refractory knowledge
• Interpretation of mechanical, piping, electrical, and code documentation
• Planning assigned scopes and communicating field changes
• Technical mentoring and verification of work quality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE

The physical demands and environmental exposures described below are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Regular foot use is required. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, squatting, reaching, and keyboarding are required; occasional climbing, crawling, pushing, pulling, and gripping are required.
• Material handling includes lifting from floor level to overhead, with regular lifting up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting up to 100 pounds or more.
• Required visual abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision; depth perception; and the ability to adjust focus.
• The Associate may be exposed to wet or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, elevated work areas, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, extreme temperatures, electrical hazards, and vibration.
• The role requires work at customer and industrial sites and may include confined spaces, ladders, scaffolding, and other physically demanding environments.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Brady strives to provide an environment free of discrimination as part of our mission to care for each other, our customers, and our community. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, discipline, and discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs.

DISCLAIMER

This job description may not include every assigned duty, responsibility, or aspect of the job. The Employer reserves the right to amend this description at any time, with or without notice to the Associate.