Onsite Boiler Controls & Instrument Specialist

University of Alabama at Birmingham; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Boiler Instrument & Control Technician to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair boiler instrumentation and safety systems supporting campus steam and hot water operations. You will monitor performance, perform required safety testing, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with utility teams.

The role requires advanced knowledge of boiler control systems, ASME/NFPA standards, and hands-on experience with PLCs, BAS, and CMMS

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Electronics, Industrial Controls, Electrical or related field; five years of related experience required.
• Completion of a boiler technician training program preferred and experience in institutional/utility environments.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair boiler instrumentation and control systems.
• Monitor BAS with alarms and system abnormalities; document actions taken.
• Perform annual safety tests and certifications per ASME/NFPA and manufacturer standards.
• Collaborate with HVAC, chilled water, and energy management teams.
• Maintain accurate CMMS records and service documentation.
• Respond to after-hours system failures and emergencies to restore boiler operations.

Skills

Boiler systems expertise

ASME/NFPA/regulatory knowledge

Electrical schematics & P&IDs

Diagnostics of mechanical/electrical/0

PLC/PLCs, VFDs, BAS, CMMS

Documentation & reporting

Strong communication

Education

Associate's degree in Electronics/Industrial Controls/Electrical

Boiler technician training program (preferred)

Tools

CMMS software

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham seeks a Boiler Instrument & Control Technician to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair boiler instrumentation and safety systems supporting campus steam and hot water operations. You will monitor performance, perform required safety testing, and ensure regulatory compliance while collaborating with utility teams.

The role requires advanced knowledge of boiler control systems, ASME/NFPA standards, and hands-on experience with PLCs, BAS, and CMMS