Senior Field Service Controls Technician (Signing Bonus!)

About the role

The Senior Boiler Controls Technician is responsible for troubleshooting, testing and tuning boilers in the field, and performs mechanical work on pumps, valves, and piping. The position is based in St. Louis, MO, with relocation assistance available if needed. Cleaver‑Brooks Sales and Service, Inc. (CBSS) is a market leader in providing fully integrated boiler and burner systems, offering new equipment, installation, rentals, retrofits, repairs, parts, and service to deliver efficient, reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable boiler room solutions.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair and upgrade industrial boiler controls sensors and field devices.
• Identify and repair equipment component deficiencies both mechanical and electrical.
• Perform boiler start‑ups in the field.
• Conduct boiler planned maintenance.
• Perform mechanical work as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical school a plus.
• 2‑3 years’ experience with industrial electrical and control systems (required).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to troubleshoot via PLCs (preferred).
• Ability to read and work from wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Mechanical and electrical background required.
• Aptitude and desire to learn new skills.
• Ability to travel overnight up to 50% of the time when needed; daily local travel to customer sites.
• Physical demands: stooping, climbing, bending, crawling, lifting up to 50 lb, working in confined and elevated areas, prolonged standing, and ability to work long hours in a physical role.
• Working conditions: exposure to high heat, dusty, noisy, and confined‑space environments; plant‑specific safety precautions required; safety‑sensitive position.

Benefits

• Signing bonus:
  • Qualified techs with 1‑5 years of relevant boiler experience: $2,500 ($1,500 upon hire, $1,000 after 90 days).
  • Qualified techs with 5+ years of relevant boiler experience: $5,000 ($3,000 upon hire, $2,000 after 90 days).
• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, maternity support program, discounted virtual physician visits, voluntary medical benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Care, Accidental Injury), FSA, HSA, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Cash‑matching 401(k) plan.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).
• Pet insurance.
• Employee discount program.
• Tuition assistance.
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays.