Boiler Test Fire Technician - Powerhouse - Specialty Rental - Delanco, NJ

About the role

Your mission of the Boiler Test Fire Technician is to prepare, set up and perform test fires on rental boilers and related equipment before deployment to customer sites. This roles ensures each unit meets operational, safety, and performance standards required for industrial applications, including petrochemical, refining, manufacturing, utilities, and construction environments. The technican works closely with operations, service, and quality teams to support rapid turnaround and reliable fleet readiness.

Responsibilities

• Report into the workshop service supervisor.
• Set up rental boilers, burners, fuel systems, temporary piping, and controls for test fire in a Specialty Rental shop environment.
• Perform controlled test firres to verify proper operations, combustion efficiency, and safety system functionality before units are dispatched.
• Record pressures, temperatures, emissions, and performance data for each unit.
• Evaluate boiler condition and readiness as part of fleet maintenance cycles.
• Identify mechanical, electrical, or control issues and coordinate repairs with technicians or fabricators.
• Diagnose combustion, control, fuel delivery, and mechanical issues during test fire.
• Follow all safety protocols for combustion testing, fuel handling, electrical work, and pressurized systems.
• Ensure compliance with NFPA, ASME, internal SOPs, and customer-specific safety requirements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, rental equipment, mechanical maintenance, or boiler operation - ideally electronic experience.
• A high school diploma or GED (trade school or technical training in boilers, industrial maintenance, or HVAC preferred).
• Experience with burners, temporary boilers, or industrial combustion systems (highly preferred).
• Specialty Rental industry experience (Steam, air, power, or temperature control) is a plus.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfortable working with industrial systems.
• Understanding of combustion principles and burned control.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&ID's, and mechanical drawings.
• Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, turnaround-driven operation.

Qualifications

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.

Skills

None specified in the job posting.

Benefits

None specified in the job posting.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate based on experience.

Schedule

On-site at our customer center in Delanco, NJ.