Combustion and Controls Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Align structures or plate sections to assemble boiler frame tanks or vats, following blueprints.
• Inspect and repair boiler fittings, such as safety valves, regulators, automatic-control mechanisms, water columns, and auxiliary machines.
• Reads dials of temperature, pressure, and ampere gauges and meters to detect malfunctions and ensure specified operation of equipment.
• Tests electrical system to determine voltage, using voltage meter.
• Records temperature, pressure, water levels, fuel consumption, and other data at specified intervals in logbook.
• Observes pressure, temperature, and draft meters on panel to verify specified operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators, stoker, pulverizer, and burners.
• Turns valves and adjusts controls to set specified fuel feed, draft openings, water level, and steam pressure of boiler.
• Observes boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and makes repairs, such as changing burners and tightening pipes and fittings.
• Maintains log of meter and gauge readings and record data, such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed.
• Operates automatically fired boilers to generate steam that supplies heat or power for buildings or industrial processes.
• Lights gas- or oil-fed burners, using torch.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions in electrical circuits as necessary.
• Inspects wiring, checks connections and power sources, and logs repair needs.
• Understand basic one pipe, and two pipe steam systems and hydronic systems.
• Installs and maintains motors, wiring, and all electrical equipment including control work for lighting, motors, and instrumentation.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures and operates electrical equipment in accordance with established safety regulations and department policies.
• Affixes and maintains boilers and related equipment.
• Assists in taking on supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

• High school education/G.E.D. with schooling in trade industry.
• At least 5 years of experience in the burner/boiler industry (licensing preferred).
• Ability to perform essential job functions consistent safely and successfully with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards/requirements.
• Ability to meet and maintain all qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards/requirements.
• Compliance with all personnel policies and practices.
• Ability to comprehend and carry out safety sensitive duties according to company policies, procedures, and safe work practices.

Salary

$35 - $65 per hour depending upon experience.