Boiler Technician

Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions, Inc.; Town of Texas, Northern (WI, KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Commercial Boiler Technician to perform routine maintenance and complex repairs on large HVAC boiler plants, including gas-fired hot water and steam boilers.

You will diagnose issues, troubleshoot control systems, and ensure safe, efficient operation. You will use diagnostics tools, calibrate instrumentation, follow preventive maintenance schedules, and document work.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in service of large commercial boilers and steam systems.
• Experience with Siemens, Honeywell, Fireye, Autoflame controls.
• OSHA-10 certification or within six months of hire.
• Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams; basic computer skills.
• Valid driver''s license.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair boiler systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoot control systems, electrical circuitry, pumps, and related components.
• Calibrate instrumentation and use gauges, meters, and drive units.
• Follow preventative maintenance schedules and document work.
• Assist Service Sales with scope development and cost estimation.

Skills

Boiler experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Control systems

Preventive maintenance

Instrumentation

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.