Boiler Test Fire Technician - Specialty Rental - Aledo, TX

Atlas Copco Group; Aledo (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global mobility

Learning opportunities

Well-being programs

Competitive compensation

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Atlas Copco Group in Aledo, TX is seeking a Boiler Test Fire Technician in Specialty Rental to prepare, set up and perform test fires on rental boilers and related equipment before deployment. You will ensure units meet safety and performance standards for industrial applications, and collaborate with operations, service and quality teams to support quick turnaround.

The role requires 2–5 years in industrial settings, a high school diploma or GED, knowledge of burners and combustion, and the

Qualifications

• 2–5 years in industrial manufacturing, rental equipment, mechanical maintenance, or boiler operation.
• High school diploma or GED; trade/boiler tech training preferred.
• Experience with burners, temporary boilers, or industrial combustion systems preferred.
• Speciality Rental industry experience is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with industrial systems.
• Understanding of combustion principles and burner control.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&ID's, and mechanical drawings.
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, turnaround-driven operation.

Responsibilities

• Report into the workshop service supervisor.
• Set up rental boilers, burners, fuel systems, temporary piping, and controls for test fire in a Specialty Rental shop environment.
• Perform controlled test fires to verify proper operations, combustion efficiency, and safety system functionality.
• Record pressures, temperatures, emissions, and performance data for each unit.
• Evaluate boiler condition and readiness as part of fleet maintenance cycles.
• Identify mechanical, electrical, or control issues and coordinate repairs with technicians or fabricators.
• Diagnose combustion, control, fuel delivery, and mechanical issues during test fire.
• Follow all safety protocols for combustion testing, fuel handling, electrical work, and pressurized systems.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, ASME, SOPs, and customer-specific safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Industrial maintenance

Boiler operation

Troubleshooting

Electrical schematics

P&ID understanding

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Boiler Test Fire Technician - Specialty Rental - Aledo, TX

Service Aledo, TX United States On-Site

Your role

Your mission ofthe Boiler Test Fire Technician is to prepare, set up and perform test fires on rental boilers and related equipment before deployment to customer sites. This roles ensures each unit meets operational, safety, and performance standards required for industrial applications, including petrochemical, refining, manufacturing, utilities, and construction environments. The technican works closely with operations, service, and quality teams to support rapid turnaround and reliable fleet readiness.

You will

• Report into the workshop service supervisor.
• Set up rental boilers, burners, fuel systems, temporary piping, and controls for test fire in a Specialty Rental shop environment
• Perform controlled test firres to verify proper operations, combustion efficiency, and safety system functionality before unites are dispatched
• Record pressures, temperatures, emissions, and performance data for each unit
• Evaluate boiler condition and readiness as part of fleet maintenance cycles
• Identify mechanical, electrical, or control issues and coordinate repairs with technicians or fabricators
• Diagnose combustion, control, fuel delivery, and mechanical issues during test fire
• Follow all safety protocols for combustion testing, fuel handling, electrical work, and pressurized systems
• Ensure complaince with NFPA, ASME, internal SOPs, and customer-specific safety requirements
• Other duties as assigned

To succeed, you will need

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

• You have 2 to 5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, rental equipment, mechanical maintenance, or boiler operation - ideally electronical experience
• You have high school diploma or GED (Trade school or technical training in boilers, industrial maintenance, or HVAC preferred)
• You have experience with burners, temporary boilers, or industrial combustion systems (highly preferred)
• You have Speciality Rental industry experience (Steam, air, power, or temperature control) is a plus
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfortable working with industrial systems
• Understanding of combustion principles and burned control
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&ID's, and mechanical drawings
• Effective problem-solvingand troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, turnaround-driven operation

In return, we offer

• We believe and foster a learning culture where global mobility is an important enabler for growth
• Our leanring culture supports you on your journey: benefit from our individual learning opportunities (LinkedInLearning e.g.), our feedback culture, the internal job portal, global project assignments, or face-to-face training sessions
• We support you and your well-being with different programs like team events, and more
• We offer an excelent compensation package, including a flexible benefits plan and a generous 401(k) retirement plan
• We offer health, dental, and vision insurance
• We offer paid time off, Live & Disability Insurance
• We offer a salary based on experience

Job location

You will be working on-site atour customer center in Aledo, TX.

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Information at a Glance

Atlas Copco delivers innovative products and solutions that help businesses grow and drive progress. Our portfolio spans compressed air and gas systems and treatment, vacuum solutions, industrial power tools, assembly systems, and power and flow solutions. We bring a commitment to long-term success built on expertise, reliable service, and uptime. When you level up to the Atlas Copco experience you enter a partnership based on quality, sustainability, and ease of collaboration. The technology we bring, and the decades of experience support the future-proofing of your business. Atlas Copco is a brand within Atlas Copco Group.

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