Industrial Boiler / Burner Technician

Le Groupe Simoneau; Hudson (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Groupe Simoneau is seeking a Senior Combustion Technician to perform field service, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, start-up, commissioning, and retrofit work on industrial steam and hot-water systems, including boilers, burners, control systems, instrumentation, and energy‑recovery equipment.

Responsibilities include on-site diagnostics, installation with project teams, system start-up and testing, safety procedure adherence, documenting work, and communicating findings to

Qualifications

• Journeyman steam and oil burner competency required; master level preferred.
• High-pressure piping journeyman status preferred.
• OSHA 10 certification completed within the past two years.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for projects/outages.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair services.
• Install burners, control systems, and instrumentation with project teams.
• Start-up, commissioning, and operational testing of systems.
• Test and verify safety devices and perform combustion-efficiency analyses.
• Document completed work and communicate findings to customers and teams.
• Follow safety procedures and use tools/equipment properly.

Skills

Journeyman steamfitter

Oil burner competency

High-pressure piping

Electrical competency

SCADA/PLC/BAS familiarity

Field-service experience

Diagnose and repair boilers

Forklift operation

Valid driver's license

OSHA 10 certification

Job description

Reporting directly to the Service & Project Manager, the Senior Combustion Technician performs field service, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, start-up, commissioning, and retrofit work on industrial steam and hot-water systems. This includes boilers, burners, control systems, instrumentation, and energy-recovery equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide on-site technical support, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repair services;
• Work with project teams to install burners, control systems, and instrumentation;
• Perform system start-up, commissioning, and operational testing;
• Test and verify critical system safety devices;
• Conduct combustion-efficiency analyses and tune equipment for safe, reliable, and efficient operation;
• Perform general pipefitting work related to boiler and combustion systems;
• Service and troubleshoot high-pressure steam systems;
• Accurately document completed work and communicate findings and recommendations to customers and project teams;
• Follow all applicable safety procedures and ensure the proper use of tools and equipment.

Qualifications and Technical Skills

The successful candidate will have a strong background in industrial combustion systems and field service, along with the following qualifications:

• Journeyworker Steamfitter/Pipefitter status or the qualifications and ability to join the applicable local union;
• Journeyman-level steam competency preferred;
• Journeyman-level oil burner competency required; master-level competency preferred;
• High-pressure piping Journeyworker competency preferred;
• Power-limited electrical competency preferred;
• Demonstrated experience in a technical field-service environment;
• Experience servicing and commissioning burners, boilers, combustion controls, and related systems;
• Ability to diagnose and repair boiler, burner, and plant master control systems;
• Experience calibrating instrumentation using specialized tools and technical procedures;
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills;
• Familiarity with SCADA, PLC, and building automation systems (BAS);
• Experience operating forklifts, aerial lifts, telehandlers, and other job-site equipment;
• Valid driver’s license;
• OSHA 10 certification completed within the past two years;
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and the proper use of tools and equipment.

Professional Skills

• Excellent time-management and prioritization abilities;
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills;
• Clear written and verbal communication;
• Accuracy and close attention to detail;
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities;
• Collaborative approach and strong interpersonal skills;
• Customer-focused mindset, responsiveness, and a genuine commitment to service;
• Ability and willingness to travel for extended periods, including for projects and scheduled outages.