Senior Boiler Controls Technician — Field & Commissioning Expert

Cleaver-Brooks; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cash matching 401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off & 11 holidays

Job summary

Cleaver-Brooks Sales & Service is seeking an experienced industrial boiler service technician in Des Moines, IA. The role involves diagnosing and repairing boiler controls, PLCs, and electrical systems, with field work and outdoor conditions. Relocation assistance may be provided.

A 3–5 year track record in boiler/burner systems is preferred. You will perform start-ups, commissioning, maintenance, and customer-focused service, often requiring travel and on-call readiness.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on experience with industrial electrical and control systems (boiler/burner experience highly preferred).
• Strong electrical troubleshooting across 12 VDC to 480 VAC.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot PLCs, read wiring diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and upgrade boiler controls, sensors, PLCs, field devices, and electrical systems (12 VDC–480 VAC).
• Perform emergency troubleshooting and repairs on boilers, burners, pumps, and related systems.
• Conduct boiler start-ups, commissioning, system tuning, and efficiency optimization in the field.
• Plan and participate in installation of new boilers, burners, and control systems.
• Perform planned maintenance, inspections, and repairs on boilers, burners, and related equipment.
• Travel to client sites; 40% overnight travel when needed; local daily travel.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

Wiring diagrams/ schematics/ P&IDs

Mechanical background

Customer service mindset

Communication skills

MS Office / computer proficiency

Overtime & on-call readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical school a plus

Tools

Combustion analyzers

Manometers

Electrical meters

Circuit testers

Job description

Cleaver-Brooks Sales & Service is seeking an experienced industrial boiler service technician in Des Moines, IA. The role involves diagnosing and repairing boiler controls, PLCs, and electrical systems, with field work and outdoor conditions. Relocation assistance may be provided.

A 3–5 year track record in boiler/burner systems is preferred. You will perform start-ups, commissioning, maintenance, and customer-focused service, often requiring travel and on-call readiness.