Steam Systems Technician — Boilers & Controls

UAB Medicine; University (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Steam Systems Mechanic to maintain boilers and related equipment across campus facilities, including the District Steam Systems buildings and steam vaults. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, repairs, and installation of boiler controls and supporting systems.

Responsibilities cover interpreting blueprints, performing precision measurements, and following safety and regulatory guidelines while keeping detailed service records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and four (4) years of related experience is required.
• An associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Systems/Maintenance, Electronic/Industrial Controls, or an Electrical program is preferred.
• Boiler Operator License or ASOPE Class III certification or equivalent preferred.
• UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, and veteran's status.

Responsibilities

• Performs preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, modifications, replacements, and installations on electronic, direct digital, pneumatic, and PLC controls and devices for boilers, associated equipment components, and supporting equipment to include controls, meters, relays, sensors, analog I/O, isolated and non-isolated I/O, VFD.
• Performs preventive maintenance, repairs, modifications, replacements, rebuilds and installations on boiler electrical and mechanical components and supporting equipment such as pumps, fans, deaerators, piping, valves, heat exchanges, motors, hoists, motor control centers, power and lighting panels, emergency generators, lighting systems, air compressors and drying systems, and other similar equipment.
• Performs boiler, fan and pump rebuilds including the replacement of O-rings and gaskets.
• Sets clearances on labyrinth seals, journal bearings, seal openings, thrust and counter thrust clearances per the manufacturer’s specifications using dial indicators, inside and outside micrometers, calipers, and other precision measuring devices.
• Performs rebuilds of gear boxes, drive couplings, intermediate shafts, fan blade pitches, compressors, pumps, and seal replacements. Packs steam valves, rebuilds steam regulator and relief valves with proper settings for steam pressure. Sets fuel/air ratios for boiler firing.
• Interprets blueprints, sketches, or other descriptions of parts to determine their accuracy relative to the manufacturer’s specified clearances for boiler/pump/fan repairs, including disassembly/reassembly procedures.
• Utilizes and maintains records and performs all service and maintenance repairs in accordance with current state and insurance regulations for boilers and associated equipment. Follows proper safety rules and regulations for clearances, vault entry and any other applicable rules and regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or technical diploma in Mechanical Systems/Maintenance, Electronic/Industrial Controls, or an Electrical program

Tools

dial indicators

micrometers

calipers

VFDs

Job description

University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Steam Systems Mechanic to maintain boilers and related equipment across campus facilities, including the District Steam Systems buildings and steam vaults. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, repairs, and installation of boiler controls and supporting systems.

Responsibilities cover interpreting blueprints, performing precision measurements, and following safety and regulatory guidelines while keeping detailed service records.