Lead Boiler Controls and Commissioning Specialist

Cleaver-Brooks; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) matching

PTO & holidays

Life insurance

EAP

Pet insurance

Tuition assistance

FSA/HSA options

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cleaver-Brooks Sales and Service, Inc. (CBSS) is seeking an on-site Boiler Controls Technician in Dallas, TX.

You will lay out and wire controls and motors for watertube and firetube boilers, build control panels, and commission rental boilers at customer sites to ensure safe, efficient operation. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of electrical troubleshooting, the ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams, and a strong mechanical/electrical aptitude.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of electrical troubleshooting/technical experience.
• Valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
• Proficiency reading blueprints and wiring diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Lay out and wire controls and motors for watertube and firetube boilers, plus related auxiliaries.
• Build and validate control panels using engineering wiring schematics and layouts.
• Assemble and test fuel skids, condensate systems, and deaerators.
• Trim out firetube and watertube units and prepare them for handoff.
• Commission rental boilers on customer sites and verify safe, efficient combustion.
• Rebuild control valves and regulators; determine proper trims, springs, and component sizes.
• Set combustion on systems using pneumatic or electrical control architectures across boiler types.
• Interpret blueprints and wiring schematics; troubleshoot effectively—even without full documentation.
• Train teammates on boiler operations and controls best practices.
• Maintain and inventory tools, analyzers, and monitors; support cross-functional projects.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Blueprints reading

Driver's license

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Wiring diagrams

Job description

Location: Dallas, TX

You’ll be the go-to expert who ensures every boiler we touch is wired correctly, fired safely, and performing to spec. From the shop floor to customer sites, you’ll turn complex control systems into reliable, efficient operation.

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What a typical week looks like

• Lay out and wire controls and motors for watertube and firetube boilers, plus related auxiliaries.
• Build and validate control panels using engineering wiring schematics and layouts.
• Assemble and test fuel skids, condensate systems, and deaerators.
• Trim out firetube and watertube units and prepare them for handoff.
• Commission rental boilers on customer sites and verify safe, efficient combustion.
• Rebuild control valves and regulators; determine proper trims, springs, and component sizes.
• Set combustion on systems using pneumatic or electrical control architectures—across a range of boiler types, including units with superheaters, desuperheaters, and economizers.
• Interpret blueprints and wiring schematics; troubleshoot effectively—even without full documentation.
• Train teammates on boiler operations and controls best practices.
• Maintain and inventory tools, analyzers, and monitors; support cross-functional projects.

Signing bonus

• 1–5 years relevant boiler experience: $2,500 total ( $1,500 at hire, $1,000 after 90 days )
• 5+ years relevant boiler experience: $5,000 total ( $3,000 at hire, $2,000 after 90 days )

What you’ll bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two (2) years of electrical troubleshooting/technical experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Proficiency reading and applying blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Mechanical and electrical aptitude; able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to diagnose systems even without the proper schematic.

Physical demands and conditions

• Frequent stooping, climbing, bending, and crawling; ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Work in confined or elevated spaces; extended periods of standing.
• Primarily plant and shop environments; safety orientation and PPE required.
• Occasional brief exposure to unpleasant conditions; minimal contact with hazardous situations.

Benefits that support you

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, maternity support program
• Discounted virtual physician visits; voluntary benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Care, Accidental Injury)
• FSA and HSA options
• Life insurance; short- and long-term disability
• Cash-matching 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance and employee discounts
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays

About Cleaver-Brooks Sales & Service

Cleaver-Brooks Sales and Service, Inc. (CBSS) delivers fully integrated boiler and burner solutions—new equipment, installation, rentals, retrofits, repairs, parts, and service. We design, deliver, and optimize boiler room systems that boost efficiency, reduce cost, save space, and elevate safety and sustainability. We are a 24/7 customer-driven operation.

Note: This posting outlines the general scope of the role. It does not list every task or responsibility, and management may adjust, add, or reassign duties as needed.