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

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

Our solutions are a key part of most industries - electronics, medical research, renewable energy, food production, infrastructure and many more. Working with us means working with the latest technologies and groundbreaking, sustainable innovations.

Your mission as 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 role ensures each unit meets operational, safety, and performance standards required for industrial applications, including petrochemical, refining, manufacturing, utilities, and construction environments. The technician works closely with operations, service, and quality teams to support rapid turnaround and reliable fleet readiness.

• 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 fires 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.

• You have 2 to 5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, rental equipment, mechanical maintenance, or boiler operation – ideally electrical experience.
• You have a high school diploma or GED (trade school or technical training in boilers, industrial maintenance, or HVAC preferred).
• You have experience with burners, temporary boilers, or industrial combustion systems (highly preferred).
• You have 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 burner control.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, P&'s, and mechanical drawings.
• Effective problem‐solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, turnaround‑driven operation.

• We believe and foster a learning culture where global mobility is an important enabler for growth.
• Our learning culture supports you on your journey: benefit from our individual learning opportunities (Linked In Learning, etc.), our feedback culture, the internal job portal, global project assignments, or face‑to‑face training sessions.
• We support you and your well‑being with different programs like team events, and more.
• We offer an excellent compensation package, including a flexible benefits plan and a generous 401(k) retirement plan.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off, live & disability insurance.
• Salary based on experience.

You will be working on‑site at our customer center in Delanco, NJ.

Specialty Rental Division North America (SRDNA) has offices throughout the US, Canada, and Mexico. Headquarters for SRDNA is located in Deer Park, TX, just outside of Houston. Our Powerhouse locations are in Delanco, NJ and Gastonia, NC. Atlas Copco Group is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. We are a global team with colleagues in 180 locations in 170 countries.

Behind every innovative solution, there are people working together to transform the future. With careers sparked by initiative and lifelong learning, we unite curious minds, and you could be one of them.

Functional Area:

Service