Combustion Heat Treat Technician

TEAM, Inc.; Hammond (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid vacation

Overtime with travel

Per diem

Job summary

TEAM, Inc. is seeking a Heat-Treating Technician with a combustion focus to set up and execute combustion-based heating operations, including preheat and PWHT on piping, vessels, or structural components.

You will calibrate controls, monitor cycles, and troubleshoot burner systems in high-risk environments. The role requires 2-5+ years of experience, ability to obtain TWIC and site credentials, and willingness to travel and work extended shifts at various industrial sites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must pass pre-employment drug/alcohol screening and background check.
• Ability to obtain TWIC and site credentials (DISA or equivalent).
• 2-5+ years of combustion-based heat treating in industrial settings.
• Strong burner and fuel regulation knowledge; thermocouples and heat zones.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate, and tear down combustion heating systems and burners.
• Conduct pre-heat and PWHT using natural gas or propane burners on piping and vessels.
• Calibrate and monitor temperature controls and charting systems.
• Perform heat treating per codes (ASME, API) and client specs.
• Troubleshoot flame, airflow, and burner issues; ensure safety.
• Handle fuel storage and connections per safety protocols.
• Document heat cycles and complete reports; assist with field equipment transport.
• Coordinate with welders, inspectors, and client reps during scopes.
• Support induction or electrical heat treating when needed.
• Mentor assistants and junior technicians; follow life-critical safety expectations.
• May travel to multiple sites; work extended shifts and variable schedules.

Skills

Willingness to travel

Safety-focused mindset

Strong work ethic

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

TWIC certification or ability to obtain

OSHA 10/30 certification

Tools

P&ID drawings

Isometric drawings

Job description

About Team:

TEAM, Inc. is a global leader in integrated asset integrity solutions, offering high-quality inspection, heat treating, and specialized maintenance services to the refining, petrochemical, power, pipeline, aerospace, and other industrial sectors. We are committed to safety, innovation, and performance excellence-delivering services that ensure asset reliability and minimize downtime.

Position Overview:

TEAM is seeking motivated and reliable Heat-Treating Technician having specific experience with combustion-based Heat Treat Methods. The Heat-Treating Technician - Combustion Focus is responsible for setting up and executing combustion-based heating operations, including preheat and post weld heat treatment (PWHT). This role requires experience operating combustion burners, managing fuel and airflow systems, and monitoring manual and automated temperature cycles in high-risk industrial environments. Technicians with a supplemental knowledge of electrical resistance or induction heating will be considered highly valuable, as this role may support a variety of thermal applications depending on the job scope.

Why Team:

• Excellent benefits, 401k match, paid vacation and holidays, overtime with full travel and per-diem paid.
• Work with top-tier equipment and support teams in a high-impact environment.
• Opportunities for training along with growth into other inspection or technical services, project management or leadership roles.
• A performance-driven, safety-first culture built on trust, teamwork, and technical excellence.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Set up, operate, and tear down combustion heating systems, including burners, manifolds, fuel lines, and control instrumentation.
• Conduct pre-heat and PWHT using natural gas or propane-fired burners on piping, pressure vessels, or structural components.
• Calibrate and monitor temperature controls, thermocouples, and charting systems for accurate cycle execution.
• Perform heat treating operations in accordance with applicable codes (e.g., ASME, API) and client specifications.
• Troubleshoot flame quality, airflow issues, or burner malfunctions and make safe, effective adjustments in real time.
• Safely handle fuel storage and connections while following company safety and environmental protocols.
• Assist with field equipment transport, inspections, and maintenance to ensure readiness and compliance.
• Coordinate with welders, inspectors, and client reps during active heat-treating work scopes.
• Support electrical resistance or induction heat treating operations when needed.
• Complete job documentation and heat cycle reports in a timely and organized manner.
• Train or mentor assistants and junior technicians as assigned.
• Follow all safety rules, client site protocols, and TEAM's Life Critical Expectations.
• Perform general labor duties related to rigging, lifting, and access equipment setup.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cross-training or field experience in electrical resistance heat treating (ceramic pads, control boxes, temp recorders).
• Familiarity with induction heating systems (coil layout, power supply management).
• Prior work in refining, petrochemical, fabrication, or power generation environments.
• Electrical or instrumentation background is a strong plus.
• Experience supporting NDT, welding, or mechanical integrity scopes.
• Familiarity with welding, inspection, or other industrial trades.
• Current TWIC, OSHA 10/30, or other industry-standard safety certifications.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and hands-on experience with tools/equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle driving record.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol screening background check.
• Must be able to obtain TWIC, DISA, and/or other site access credentials.
• 2-5+ years of experience performing combustion-based heat treating in industrial or turnaround environments.
• Strong working knowledge of burner systems, fuel regulation, and manual thermal control techniques.
• Ability to apply and monitor thermocouples, insulation, and heat zones for proper coverage and documentation.
• Familiarity with weld joint preparation and applicable codes (ASME, API, etc.).
• Ability to read P&IDs, isometric drawings, and equipment specifications related to heat treatment scopes.
• Willingness to travel and work in various environments typically found in Oil and Gas, Nuclear, Power, Municipality, Aerospace, and other type settings.
• Willingness and ability to work extended shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules as required.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various environmental conditions.
• Strong work ethic with a safety-first mindset.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.
• Sufficient personal mobility to maneuver in a standard, refinery or plant environment to include the ability to access elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells except when performing non-field duties.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employees to communicate effectively.
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits employees to investigations.
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to perform routine office duties.
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations to perform office duties and travel when necessary to off-site locations.
• Ability to maintain focus and multitask with effective communication skills.

Work Conditions

• Position is based out of a TEAM field office or client site location.
• Field duties require indoor and outdoor work in a plant atmosphere.
• Interaction with other crew employees, as well as supervisors and client personnel.
• Working in plant and/or shop areas around production machinery with extreme noise levels.
• Able to wear safety equipment for any task and as required by the safety department for personal protection.
• May be at more than one job site in a day and must be able to tolerate climate changes.
• May be required to travel out of town on a periodic basis.
• Willingness and ability to work extended shifts, weekends, and alternative work schedules as required.
• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and in various environmental conditions.

This job description outlines the general tasks and work difficulty for the position but does not specify the exact duties and responsibilities of individual roles.

It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.

The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

TEAM Industrial Services, Inc. strictly prohibits discrimination against applicants, employees, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws.

TEAM's Core Values

Safety First / Quality Always - In everything we do

Integrity - Uncompromising standards of integrity and ethical conduct

Service Leadership - Leading Service Quality, professionalism and responsiveness

Innovation - Supports continuous growth and improvement

Pride and Respect - For our customers, for each other and for all our stakeholders

Teamwork - Global teamwork and collaboration

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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