Combustion and Controls Technician

Combustion & Controls Technician – Capitol Boiler Works

Capitol Boiler Works, Inc. is a well-established mechanical contracting company offering true 24/7/365 service in all mechanical crafts. CBW serves the DC Metro area and parts of West Virginia and Delaware, with offices in Springfield, VA, Richmond, VA, Hebron MD, and Baltimore, MD. Our primary focus is commercial and industrial customers in the region, with a specialty in property management companies.

Capitol Boiler Works, Inc. is a privately held company serving the region since 1936.

Full‑time

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability
• Supplemental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• 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.
• Read dials of temperature, pressure, and ampere gauges and meters to detect malfunctions and ensure specified operation of equipment.
• Test electrical system to determine voltage using a voltage meter.
• Record temperature, pressure, water levels, fuel consumption, and other data at specified intervals in a logbook.
• Observe pressure, temperature, and draft meters on panel to verify specified operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators, stoker, pulverizer, and burners.
• Turn valves and adjust controls to set specified fuel feed, draft openings, water level, and steam pressure of boiler.
• Observe boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and make repairs such as changing burners and tightening pipes and fittings.
• May test boiler feed water using specified chemicals.
• May maintain a log of meter and gauge readings and record data such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed.
• Operate automatically fired boilers to generate steam that supplies heat or power for buildings or industrial processes using gas‑ or oil‑fed burners, with torch.
• May be designated according to fuel burned, type of boilers, or class of license required.
• Troubleshoot malfunctions in electrical circuits as necessary; inspect wiring, check connections and power sources, and log repair needs.
• Understand basic one‑pipe, two‑pipe steam systems and hydronic systems.
• Install and maintain motors, wiring, and all electrical equipment including control work for lighting, motors, and instrumentation.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures and operate electrical equipment in accordance with established safety regulations and department policies.
• Assist in taking on supplies and equipment.

• High school education / GED with schooling in the trade industry.
• At least 5 years of experience in the burner/boiler industry (licensing preferred).
• Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions and deal with problems involving vessel maintenance.

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in a one‑on‑one setting to members of management and fellow employees.
• Ability to write legibly for form completion.

• Ability to perform essential job functions consistently and safely in compliance 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 standards.
• 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.

$35 – $65 per hour depending upon experience.