Combustion Systems Commissioning Technician — Boilers

Cleaver-Brooks; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

FSA

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with company match

Generous vacation time

11 paid holidays

Job summary

Cleaver-Brooks, Inc. in Dallas, TX seeks a field boiler controls technician to install, commission, and service complex boiler systems, wiring controls, and tuning to ensure reliable operation from day one.

You will read engineering diagrams, assemble control panels, test fuel paths, start up rental boilers in the field, and diagnose issues on boilers and auxiliaries while training peers and following safety policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• 3+ years boiler controls experience with PLCs, transformers, transmitters.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Able to read blueprints and wiring schematics; follow written and verbal instructions.
• Solid mechanical/electrical background and boiler controls knowledge.
• Field-proven troubleshooting and retrofit skills; work without full documentation.

Responsibilities

• Build with precision: Interpret diagrams to construct and validate control panels; wire controls and motors.
• Engineer the fuel path: Assemble and test fuel skids; build condensate tanks and deaerators; trim boilers.
• Commission with confidence: Start up rental boilers in the field; tune combustion across controls.
• Troubleshoot without a net: Diagnose and repair boilers and auxiliary equipment; retrofit controls onsite.
• Elevate others: Train peers on boiler operations and controls; support cross-team projects and policies.

Skills

Boiler controls

PLC controls

Blueprints reading

Wiring schematics

Mechanical background

Electrical knowledge

Troubleshooting

Retrofits

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred

Job description

Location: Dallas, TX

Transparency note: External salary ranges are estimates and may not mirror our compensation framework. Apply to speak directly with our Talent Acquisition Partner for specifics.

Your Mission

Heat, power, and progress depend on expertly commissioned boiler systems. In this role, you’ll bring complex installations to life—wiring, firing, testing, and tuning so customers can operate with confidence from day one.

How You’ll Deliver

• Build with precision: Interpret engineering diagrams to construct and validate control panels; wire controls/motors for watertube and firetube boilers and auxiliaries.
• Engineer the fuel path: Assemble and test fuel skids; build and verify condensate tanks and deaerators; trim out boilers for optimal performance.
• Commission with confidence: Start up rental boilers in the field; tune combustion across pneumatic and electrical controls, including systems with superheaters, desuperheaters, and economizers.
• Troubleshoot without a net: Diagnose and repair boilers and auxiliary equipment; retrofit controls onsite—even when schematics are incomplete.
• Elevate others: Train peers on boiler operations and controls; safeguard and track tools and monitors; support cross‑team projects and adhere to company policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of boiler controls experience with PLCs, transformers, transmitters, and related systems.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Proficiency reading blueprints and wiring schematics; ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Solid mechanical/electrical background and broad knowledge of boiler controls.
• Field‑proven troubleshooting and retrofit skills, including work without full documentation.

Physical Requirements & Work Setting

Expect regular stooping, climbing, bending, crawling, and lifting up to 50 lbs., plus prolonged standing. Work includes confined/elevated areas and plant environments requiring orientation and strict safety practices; brief exposure to unpleasant conditions may occur. Minimal exposure to hazardous conditions.

Rewards That Matter

We provide competitive pay and robust benefits: medical, dental, vision, FSA, wellness programs, life insurance, short‑and long‑term disability, cash‑matching 401(k), generous vacation time, and 11 paid holidays.

Who We Are

Cleaver‑Brooks is the industry standard for integrated boiler and burner technology. Backed by a powerful distribution network, we deliver the know‑how, service, training, and support customers rely on. As the only manufacturer spanning boilers, burners, controls, and a full line of ancillary/aftermarket offerings, we provide integrated boiler room solutions that reduce total cost and maximize space. Our 80+ year legacy is built on efficiency, reliability, safety, and environmental responsibility—driving exceptional performance through unwavering commitment.

This description captures the role’s primary scope and may evolve. Management may assign additional responsibilities as business needs change.