Senior Boiler Technician – Controls & Maintenance

Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions, Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Conditioning Innovative Solutions, Inc. is seeking a skilled technician to perform routine maintenance and complex repairs on boiler control systems for large commercial HVAC plants.

You will troubleshoot gas- and electric-fired boilers, test with analyzers, and calibrate instrumentation to ensure safe, efficient operation. The role requires 5+ years in boiler service, familiarity with Siemens/Honeywell/Fireye/Autoflame controls, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of service experience with large commercial boilers and steam systems.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with Siemens, Honeywell, Fireye, Autoflame and similar controls.
• Advanced combustion controls, including VFD, O2 Trim, and Low NOx.
• Valid driver's license.
• OSHA-10 certification (and able to obtain within six months).
• Basic computer and building automation familiarity.
• Ability to read blueprints and wiring diagrams.
• Strong time-management and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair boiler systems and associated equipment.
• Troubleshoot control systems and electrical circuitry.
• Use combustion analyzer and test equipment to analyze systems.
• Calibrate instrumentation and VFDs and related controls.
• Follow preventative maintenance schedules and document work.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and materials used.
• Assist Service Sales with technical analysis for retrofits and cost estimates.

Skills

Boiler experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical testing

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Siemens

Honeywell

Fireye

Autoflame

VFD controls

Job description

Description

Perform routine maintenance and complex repairs on controls systems for large, commercial HVAC boilers (gas-fired hot water boilers, gas-fired steam boilers, and electric-fired steam boilers) and on related equipment. Understand equipment and process flow and effectively troubleshoot problems to ensure everything is working properly, efficiently, and affordably.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect, maintain, and repair all components of boiler systems and associated mechanical equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair control systems, electrical circuitry, deaerators, gas and fuel pressure lines, feedwater pumps, compressors, motors, heat exchangers, and other related equipment.
• Effectively use combustion analyzer, electric multi-meter, and other related test equipment to test and analyze systems and equipment.
• Perform calibrations and checkouts to basic instrumentation such as gauges, pressure transmitters, flow meters, pneumatic and electronic drive units, variable speed motor controls (VFDs), etc.
• Follow preventative maintenance schedules and perform routine maintenance and repair, including disassembly, cleaning, and re-assembly functions, fire tube maintenance, water side maintenance, boiler controls disassembly and the repair and rebuilding of controls.
• Monitor systems and perform safety inspections to ensure compliance with established safety requirements and EPA regulations.
• Document preventive maintenance and repair as required.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and materials used. Complete all necessary paperwork in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist Service Sales with customer scope development, technical analysis and support for retrofits, control upgrades and enhancements to existing equipment.
• Assist with estimating time and material costs.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of service experience in the repair, maintenance, and operation of large commercial boilers and steam generation systems
• High school diploma or equal education credit
• Experience with Siemens, Honeywell, Fireye, Autoflame, and similar controls.
• Advanced combustion controls, including use of VFD, O2 Trim, Low NOx combustion
• Valid driver’s license
• OSHA-10 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
• Basic working knowledge of computers, micro-processor technology with computer-based building control systems and computerized preventative maintenance programs
• Ability to read blueprints, layout plans and wiring diagrams.
• Ability to effectively manage time and complete delegated work within specified timeframe.