Boiler Technician

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

Job summary

Socket.dev seeks an experienced controls systems technician to maintain and repair large commercial HVAC boiler systems, including gas-fired and electric-fired boilers. You will troubleshoot control circuits, perform calibrations, and ensure safe, compliant operation.

The role requires 5+ years in boiler service, OSHA-10, and ability to read blueprints. You will document work, assist with service estimates, and coordinate with sales for retrofits and upgrades.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of service experience repairing, maintaining and operating large commercial boiler systems and steam generation equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with Siemens, Honeywell, Fireye, Autoflame or similar controls.
• Advanced combustion controls including VFDs and Low NOx concepts.
• Ability to read blueprints, layout plans and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair boiler systems and associated mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot control systems, electrical circuitry, fuel lines, pumps, motors and heat exchangers.
• Use combustion analyzers and test meters to assess systems and equipment.
• Perform calibrations and checkout instrumentation like gauges and transmitters.
• Follow preventive maintenance schedules and document work performed.

Skills

Boiler systems maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Combustion analysis

Pumps and motors

Blueprints & wiring diagrams

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.