Boiler Technician

Socket.dev; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Boiler Controls Technician to maintain and repair control systems on gas-fired and electric boilers for commercial properties. You will troubleshoot instrumentation, calibrate sensors, and support preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities include inspecting equipment, reading blueprints, assisting with cost estimates, and documenting work. A minimum of 5 years’ service experience, OSHA-10, valid driver’s license, and experience with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of service experience in large commercial boilers and steam systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Siemens, Honeywell, Fireye, and Autoflame controls.
• Advanced combustion controls, including use of VFD and Low NOx.
• Valid driver's license.
• OSHA-10 certification (within 6 months of hire).
• Basic computer literacy and building control systems familiarity.
• Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair boiler systems and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot control systems and electrical circuitry.
• Test with combustion analyzers and meters to diagnose issues.
• Calibrate instruments and perform functional checkouts.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules and document work.
• Assist with scope development, technical analysis, and retrofit support.

Skills

Boiler maintenance

Control system troubleshooting

Electrical testing

VFD operation

Safety inspections

Blueprint reading

Time management

EPA/regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Siemens controls

Honeywell controls

Fireye

Autoflame

Job description

Description

Perform routine maintenance and complex repairs on controls systems for large, commercial HVAC boilers (gas-fired hot water boilers, gas-fired steam boilers, and electric-fired steam boilers) and on related equipment. Understand equipment and process flow and effectively troubleshoot problems to ensure everything is working properly, efficiently, and affordably.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect, maintain, and repair all components of boiler systems and associated mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair control systems, electrical circuitry, deaerators, gas and fuel pressure lines, feedwater pumps, compressors, motors, heat exchangers, and other related equipment.
• Effectively use combustion analyzer, electric multi-meter, and other related test equipment to test and analyze systems and equipment.
• Perform calibrations and checkouts to basic instrumentation such as gauges, pressure transmitters, flow meters, pneumatic and electronic drive units, variable speed motor controls (VFDs), etc.
• Follow preventative maintenance schedules and perform routine maintenance and repair, including disassembly, cleaning, and re-assembly functions, fire tube maintenance, water side maintenance, boiler controls disassembly and the repair and rebuilding of controls.
• Monitor systems and perform safety inspections to ensure compliance with established safety requirements and EPA regulations.
• Document preventive maintenance and repair as required.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and materials used. Complete all necessary paperwork in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist Service Sales with customer scope development, technical analysis and support for retrofits, control upgrades and enhancements to existing equipment.
• Assist with estimating time and material costs.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of service experience in the repair, maintenance, and operation of large commercial boilers and steam generation systems
• High school diploma or equal education credit
• Experience with Siemens, Honeywell, Fireye, Autoflame, and similar controls.
• Advanced combustion controls, including use of VFD, O2 Trim, Low NOx combustion
• Valid driver's license
• OSHA-10 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
• Basic working knowledge of computers, micro-processor technology with computer-based building control systems and computerized preventative maintenance programs
• Ability to read blueprints, layout plans and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to effectively manage time and complete delegated work within specified timeframe.