Boiler Technician

AIR CONDITIONING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

AIR CONDITIONING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced controls technician to service large commercial boiler systems. You will inspect, repair, and calibrate gas-fired hot water, gas-fired steam, and electric-fired steam boilers and related equipment to ensure safe, efficient operation.

You will troubleshoot control systems, electrical circuitry, and combustion equipment, use test instruments, and perform preventive maintenance while maintaining accurate records and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of service experience in 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 VFD, O2 Trim, Low NOx combustion.
• Valid driver's license.
• OSHA-10 certification (within six months from date of hire).
• Basic computer and building control systems knowledge.
• Ability to read blueprints, layout plans and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair boiler systems and related mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair control systems, electrical circuitry, and fuel lines.
• Use combustion analyzers and test equipment to analyze systems.
• Perform calibrations and checks on instrumentation.
• Follow preventative maintenance schedules and document work.
• Monitor systems and perform safety inspections for EPA requirements.
• Assist with estimating time/material costs and with scope development.

Skills

Boiler maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Time management

Safety inspections

Education

HS diploma

OSHA-10 certification

Tools

Siemens

Honeywell

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.