Service Technician Apprentice, 1.5

Noel Group; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Noel Group is seeking an Apprentice Boiler Service Technician in Hayward, California. The role involves troubleshooting industrial and commercial boilers alongside burner/control systems. Essential functions include performing inspections, hydrostatic testing, and repairs. Candidates should have 1-3 years of relevant experience, a high school diploma, and strong communication skills. This is a full-time position with travel requirements to customer sites. A clean driver's license and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in troubleshooting and servicing boilers.
• Must have good communication skills and the ability to work in a team.
• Must be detail oriented in completing work orders and required forms.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot industrial and commercial boilers and burner/control systems.
• Perform internal and external inspections on boilers and related controls.
• Conduct hydrostatic testing of boilers and repair industrial burners.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years of technical school

Job description

A Boiler Service Technician– Apprentice is required to troubleshoot industrial and commercial boilers and associated burner/control systems as well as all ancillary equipment. R.F MacDonald Co. represents product lines such as Cleaver Brooks, Fulton, Camus, Industrial Combustion and others.

Essential Functions

• 1 to 3 years of experience in troubleshooting and servicing boilers from light commercial to industrial water-tube and Cogeneration applications.
• Hands‑on ability for combustion set up and analysis as well as troubleshooting skills to determine and adjust a full range of burners from 0.5 to 30 Million BTU/HR input.
• Experience with low emission burners and related equipment is a plus but not a requirement.
• Must have good communication skills and the ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Accountable for the completion of internal and external inspections of boilers, burners, and associated controls that determine function ability and expected service life.
• Repair and/or replace refractory, gaskets, parts, and miscellaneous controls.
• Perform hydrostatic testing of boilers, troubleshooting and repair of industrial burners.
• Evaluate basic boiler room systems (steam and hydronic), gather information and help solve problems.
• Understanding of all types of hot water and steam boiler support equipment to include deaerators, feed systems, blow down systems, economizers and waste heat recovery equipment.
• Instrument calibration experience and education with hands‑on experience is a plus. Meters, loop controllers, transmitters and thermocouples are everyday instruments in use with this equipment; ideal candidate will possess knowledge in troubleshooting, installing and calibrating these types of instruments and controls using the latest calibration instruments.

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license is required with a clean record. Must be insurable with no major infractions. Job will require some travel. Applicants must pass pre‑employment background and an initial and subsequent random drug screening tests.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to work independently as well as in a team atmosphere. Good customer service skills are mandatory.
• Must be professionally presentable, with strong communication skills, and able to operate independently while communicating efficiently and effectively with customers and management.
• Must be detail oriented in completing work orders, required forms, summaries and checklists daily or as required by the procedures manual.
• Must have strong industry‑specific verbal and written vocabulary.
• Basic mathematics, algebra, and formula knowledge are required.
• Must have very strong reasoning and problem‑solving skills.

Physical Requirements

• Be able to bend, kneel, stand, squat and climb frequently.
• Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds, roll out tubing and push/pull heavy materials with mobile equipment.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces.
• Must pass a physical (fitness test), hearing and eye exam.

Competencies

• Problem Solving/Analysis Skills
• Reasoning Skills
• Project Management
• Safety Focus
• Critical Thinking/Evaluation Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Time Management
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Flexibility
• Timeliness

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates in internal and external environments which may include inclement weather. The environment will include working with hot steam, liquids, tight spaces and other conditions depending on customer site(s).

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, listen, bend, squat, walk, lift, pull, push, crawl, climb stairs, and drive various equipment.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 4:00 pm. This position regularly requires long hours and travel work as job duties demand.

Travel

Travel is required for this position to customer sites, with out‑of‑area and possible overnight travel expected.

Required Education

• Completed high school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of technical school, community college or trade school.
• Computer knowledge is a plus.