Boiler Service Technician Apprentice: Hands-On Training

Gp Energy Products; Broomall (PA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan

Competitive pay

Job summary

GP Energy Products, LLC is a full-service boiler, burner, boiler plant, and controls contractor based in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. We train and place individuals in hands-on roles across commercial and industrial boiler systems.

Join our team to gain practical experience in combustion setup, boiler testing, and preventive maintenance while advancing your mechanical skills with a company that has served the region for over 50 years.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude required.
• Willing to train the right candidate with mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work with heavy materials.

Responsibilities

• Assist with troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on boilers, burners, and boiler plant equipment across PA, NJ, DE, and MD.
• Assist in evaluating boiler room systems and supporting equipment.
• Assist with combustion setup and burner analysis.
• Assist with hydrostatic testing of boilers and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Welding

Job description

Start your career in the boiler room learning from experienced technicians. You will assist with evaluating boiler room systems, combustion set-up, hydrostatic testing, and preventive maintenance while building hands-on skills. Mechanical aptitude required. We will train the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Use your mechanical abilities to assist with troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive maintenance on commercial and industrial boilers, burners, and boiler plant equipment across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and Maryland.
• Assist in evaluating boiler room systems (steam and hydronic), gathering information, and troubleshooting problems. Develop an active understanding of all types of hot water and steam boiler support equipment, including deaerators, feed systems, blow down systems, economizers, waste heat recovery equipment, and other pressure vessels.
• Assist with combustion set-up and analysis, and troubleshooting on a full range of burners from .5 to 30,000 MBH input on various fuels and low emissions requirements.
• Assist with troubleshooting, programming, and adjusting linkage and linkageless combustion control systems.
• Assist with repair or replacement of refractory, gaskets, parts, and miscellaneous controls.
• Assist with hydrostatic testing of boilers.
• Assist with boiler and pressure vessel preventive maintenance.
• Experience in stick, MIG, and TIG welding and oxy cutting is a plus.
• Willing to train the right candidate with mechanical aptitude.

Requirements

• Write clear and concise service reports noting work performed.
• Consistent ability to lift and carry heavy items up to 50 lbs, roll out tubing, and push or pull heavy materials with mobile equipment.
• With a large service territory, a company service van will be provided.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and at heights without fear.
• Valid driver’s license with clear record.
• Applicants must pass a pre-employment background check and initial and subsequent random drug screening.

About GP Energy Products

GP Energy Products, LLC is a full service boiler, burner, boiler plant, and controls contractor based in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, and a manufacturers representative for a large line of boiler, burner, and boiler plant equipment. We have been in business for more than 50 years. We offer competitive pay, medical and dental benefits, and a 401(k) plan.

How to Apply

Send your resume and any questions to Todd Smith, Service Manager, at [e-mail] . Tell us which role you are interested in, and we will be in touch.

Our Core Values

CERTIFIED, EXPERIENCED TECHNICIANS

We have the most qualified boiler repair technicians in the Delaware Valley many of whom are ASME certified for welding. Our technicians have advanced training and certifications and are continually being educated on the latest heating/cooling process trends.

EFFICIENT & GREEN SOLUTIONS

Boiler efficiencies are always improving. A more efficient solution is a green solution. GP Energy Products can evaluate, repair and install the latest solutions to help your company meet its clean and green goals.

IMPROVING YOUR PROCESS

We don’t just fix. We improve. No repairs are made or installs conducted without a thorough review of your heating process. Continuous process improvement is not only your goal, it is ours, too.