Boiler Technician

AIR CONDITIONING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AIR CONDITIONING INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS in San Antonio, TX seeks an experienced technician to maintain and repair controls on large commercial boiler systems including gas-fired and electric-fired boilers. You will troubleshoot control systems, conduct preventive maintenance, read blueprints, and ensure safety and EPA compliance.

The role requires 5+ years of boiler service experience, a high school diploma, and familiarity with Siemens/Honeywell/Fireye/Autoflame controls, with strong diagnostic

Qualifications

• 5+ years of service experience in repair, maintenance and operation of large commercial boilers and steam generation systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent education credit.
• Experience with Siemens, Honeywell, Fireye, Autoflame, and similar controls.
• Advanced combustion controls, including VFDs and Low NOx combustion.
• Ability to read blueprints, wiring diagrams, and layouts.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair boiler systems and associated mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot control systems, electrical circuitry, gas and fuel lines, and related equipment.
• Use combustion analyzers and test equipment to analyze systems.
• Perform calibrations of gauges, transmitters, meters, and drive units.
• Follow preventative maintenance schedules and document work.
• Monitor safety compliance and EPA regulations.
• Assist with estimating time and material costs and with service sales.

Skills

Boiler maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

Time management

Education

High school diploma

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.