Boiler Controls Technician

Job Summary

The Field Services Control Technician will be responsible for wiring, firing, and testing boilers in the shop & field. This position is responsible for the readiness of the customer equipment.

Essential Duties

• Wire all controls and motors for watertube and firetube boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Rebuild control valves and regulators.
• Build and test control panel using engineering wiring schematic and layout.
• Build and test fuel skids using engineering wiring schematic and layout.
• Build and test condensate tanks and deaerators.
• Trim out firetube and watertube boilers.
• Perform start‑up of rental boilers in the field.
• Assist departments as required.
• Read blueprints and wiring schematics.
• Troubleshoot, fire, and set combustion on all types of boilers, including but not limited to boilers with superheaters, desuperheaters, and economizers.
• Determine valve trim, regulator size and spring, oil‑gun length and size, and all other parts and accessories needed to fire any boiler.
• Fire and set combustion on boilers with pneumatic controls.
• Fire and set combustion on boilers with electrical controls.
• Train other employees on the operation and controls of boilers.
• Maintain condition of and inventory of all tools and monitors.
• Apply intellect, creativity, adaptability, judgment, and management skills to achieve required results.
• Ensure duties and company projects are accomplished in an efficient and cost‑effective manner.
• Support peers and management with internal and external projects.
• Adhere to company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent; technical degree preferred.

Experience

Minimum three (3) years of boiler experience required, working with PLCs, transformers, transmitters, and other boiler controls.

Other Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record and no restrictions.
• Ability to read and work from blueprints and schematics.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Broad knowledge of boiler controls; mechanical and electrical background required.
• Ability to troubleshoot boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to retrofit control systems in the field.
• Capability to troubleshoot systems without the appropriate schematic.

Physical Skill and Effort

Requires stooping, climbing, bending, crawling, and lifting 50 pounds, working in confined and elevated areas, and prolonged standing.

Working Conditions and Hazards

Some work in a physical plant environment where plant orientation and safety precautions are required. May encounter brief periods of unpleasant conditions. Little to no contact with hazardous conditions.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, wellness benefits, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, cash‑matching 401(k) plan, generous vacation, and 11 paid holidays.

About the Company

Cleaver‑Brooks is the market leader in providing fully integrated boiler and burner systems. We manufacture boilers, burners, controls, and a full array of ancillary and aftermarket products, delivering single‑source, fully integrated boiler‑room solutions that reduce overall costs and optimize space. With an 80‑plus‑year legacy, we focus on efficient, reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable solutions.