Senior Boiler Controls Technician - Field Service & Travel

Steam Forum; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

401k plan

Job summary

Cleaver-Brooks Sales & Service, Inc. is seeking a Senior Boiler Controls Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade industrial boiler controls and electrical systems at customer sites in Des Moines, IA.

Relocation assistance may be provided. The role requires 3–5 years of boiler/control experience, proficiency with PLCs and wiring diagrams, and strong communication skills to support customers and teams.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; technical school a plus.
• 3–5 years of hands-on control systems experience with boilers or burners preferred.
• Strong electrical and troubleshooting skills across 12 VDC to 480 VAC.
• Proficient with PLCs, schematics, and P&IDs; detail-oriented with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and upgrade boiler controls, sensors, PLCs, 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.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC troubleshooting

Wiring diagrams

Documentation

Customer service

Education

High School diploma

Technical school

Tools

Combustion analyzers

Manometers

Electrical meters

Circuit testers

Job description

Cleaver-Brooks Sales & Service, Inc. is seeking a Senior Boiler Controls Technician to troubleshoot, repair, and upgrade industrial boiler controls and electrical systems at customer sites in Des Moines, IA.

Relocation assistance may be provided. The role requires 3–5 years of boiler/control experience, proficiency with PLCs and wiring diagrams, and strong communication skills to support customers and teams.