Senior Boiler Controls Technician - Signing Bonus

Cleaver-Brooks, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Cash matching 401(k) plan

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Cleaver-Brooks Sales & Service, Inc. is seeking a Senior Boiler Controls Technician in Des Moines, IA to troubleshoot, install, and optimize boiler control systems in field and plant environments. Relocation assistance provided if needed; signing bonus offered ($2,500 for 1–5 years; $5,000 for >5 years).

The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on boiler experience, strong electrical skills up to 480 VAC, PLCs, wiring diagrams, and excellent communication with customers and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years hands-on boiler control experience
• Strong electrical troubleshooting across 12 VDC–480 VAC
• Proficient with reading wiring diagrams, schematics, and P&IDs
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Willingness to travel up to 40% overnight

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and upgrade boiler controls, sensors, PLCs, field devices, and electrical systems ranging from 12 VDC to 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.
• Provide exceptional customer service and communicate effectively with customers and teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC knowledge

Reading schematics

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Technical school

Tools

Combustion analyzers

Manometers

Electrical meters

Circuit testers

Job description

Cleaver-Brooks Sales & Service, Inc. is seeking a Senior Boiler Controls Technician in Des Moines, IA to troubleshoot, install, and optimize boiler control systems in field and plant environments. Relocation assistance provided if needed; signing bonus offered ($2,500 for 1–5 years; $5,000 for >5 years).

The role requires 3–5 years of hands-on boiler experience, strong electrical skills up to 480 VAC, PLCs, wiring diagrams, and excellent communication with customers and cross-functional teams.