Boiler Systems Instrumentation Technician

Accelera; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking a Boiler Systems Instrumentation Technician to lead integration, calibration, and readiness of complex boiler systems. You will manage electrical and pneumatic control systems in shop and field environments to ensure peak performance and safety.

You will configure, wire, and validate control panels and fuel skids from engineering schematics, perform start-up procedures for rental boiler equipment, and mentor team members on advanced control logic and boiler operation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on boiler controls, PLCs, and instrumentation experience.
• Ability to read complex electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and work in confined or elevated spaces.

Responsibilities

• Configure and wire control systems for watertube and firetube boilers.
• Start-up procedures for rental boiler equipment in the field.
• Design, assemble, and validate control panels and fuel skids.
• Troubleshoot combustion settings for various boiler configurations.
• Maintain valves, regulators, and auxiliary components.
• Provide mentorship on boiler operation and control logic.
• Maintain efficiency and cost-effectiveness across projects.

Skills

Boiler controls

PLCs

Instrumentation

Schematic reading

Electrical troubleshooting

Physical stamina

Driver's license

Education

Technical degree or specialized certification in industrial controls

Job description

Boiler Systems Instrumentation Technician

About the Role

As a Boiler Systems Instrumentation Technician, you will serve as a critical technical expert responsible for the integration, calibration, and operational readiness of complex industrial boiler systems. You will play a vital role in ensuring peak performance and safety by managing electrical and pneumatic control systems in both shop and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Configure and wire control systems for watertube and firetube boilers to ensure seamless operation.
• Execute precise start-up procedures for rental boiler equipment in the field to meet client demands.
• Design, assemble, and validate control panels and fuel skids based on engineering schematics.
• Troubleshoot and optimize combustion settings for diverse boiler configurations, including superheaters and economizers.
• Perform critical maintenance on control valves, regulators, and auxiliary components to maximize equipment lifespan.
• Provide technical mentorship to team members regarding boiler operation and advanced control logic.
• Maintain high standards of efficiency and cost-effectiveness across all technical projects.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with boiler controls, PLCs, and instrumentation.
• Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics and blueprints.
• Demonstrated expertise in both mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting 50 lbs and working in confined or elevated spaces.

Preferred Skills

• Technical degree or specialized certification in industrial controls.
• Experience retrofitting legacy control systems in active field environments.
• Advanced knowledge of pneumatic and electrical control loop tuning.