Boiler Technician

Accelera; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking a Boiler Tear Down Technician to manage disassembly, evaluation, maintenance, and reconstruction of boiler systems on site. You will diagnose degradation, perform essential fixes, and restore units to peak performance, handling both high- and low-pressure environments with a safety-first mindset.

Your role involves precise teardown, repair, and rebuilding work, contributing to downtime reduction and system longevity.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining boiler systems.
• Track record of disassembling, repairing and rebuilding boilers.
• Exposure to high- and low-pressure boiler configurations.
• Understanding mechanical processes for removing, assessing and installing boiler parts.
• Safe operation of hand and power tools in a boiler service setting.

Responsibilities

• Execute full/partial teardowns of boiler units.
• Break down boiler assemblies for inspections and maintenance.
• Remove, clean, and reinstall parts to extend boiler longevity.
• Evaluate internal parts for corrosion or wear requiring replacement.
• Document findings to help scope repairs.
• Perform mechanical repairs and swap damaged parts.
• Reconstruct boiler systems after maintenance or repair.
• Support during outages, shutdowns, and maintenance projects.
• Use hand and power tools to dismantle and rebuild systems.
• Keep workspace tidy and parts stored properly.
• Report status and repair needs to the team.
• Adhere to safety protocols around pressurized equipment.
• Ensure projects are completed on time and per SOPs.

Skills

Boiler maintenance experience

Disassembly and rebuilding

High/low-pressure boiler knowledge

Mechanical repair & parts replacement

Safe handling of tools

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

As a Boiler Tear Down Technician, you will manage the physical disassembly, thorough evaluation, maintenance, and reconstruction of various boiler systems. Your primary focus involves the safe breakdown of equipment, diagnosing component degradation, assisting in essential fixes, and restoring units to peak performance. We are seeking individuals with a strong background in both high- and low-pressure boiler environments who are adept at handling the physical demands of heavy mechanical maintenance.

Core Duties

• Execute full and partial teardowns of both high- and low-pressure boiler units.
• Break down boiler assemblies to facilitate detailed inspections and necessary maintenance.
• Ensure boiler longevity by removing, cleaning, and reinstalling parts during service intervals.
• Evaluate internal parts to identify signs of corrosion, wear, or other issues that necessitate replacement.
• Help the team define the scope of repairs by reporting findings from the teardown process.
• Restore system functionality by performing mechanical repairs and swapping out damaged parts.
• Reconstruct boiler systems precisely after maintenance or repair tasks are finished.
• Provide essential support during boiler outages, shutdowns, and general maintenance projects.
• Utilize a variety of hand and power tools to safely dismantle and rebuild boiler systems.
• Keep the workspace tidy and ensure all removed parts are managed and stored correctly.
• Report equipment status and necessary repair requirements clearly to the relevant team members.
• Promote a culture of safety by strictly adhering to all protocols while working on pressurized equipment.
• Ensure all maintenance and rebuild projects are completed on time and according to standard operating procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Proven practical experience in the maintenance of boiler systems.
• Demonstrated history of successfully disassembling, repairing, and rebuilding boilers.
• Background working with both high-pressure and low-pressure boiler configurations.
• Expertise in the mechanical processes of removing, assessing, and installing boiler parts to ensure operational efficiency.
• Proficiency in the safe operation of hand and power tools within a professional mechanical or boiler service setting.