Boiler Controls Service Technician

Boiler Controls Service Technician

Perform routine maintenance and complex repairs on controls systems for large, commercial HVAC boilers and on related equipment. Understand equipment and process flow and effectively troubleshoot problems to ensure everything is working properly, efficiently, and affordably.

Inspect, maintain, and repair all components of boiler systems and associated mechanical equipment.

Troubleshoot and repair control systems, electrical circuitry, deaerators, gas and fuel pressure lines, feedwater pumps, compressors, motors, heat exchangers, and other related equipment.

Effectively use combustion analyzer, electric multi-meter, and other related test equipment to test and analyze systems and equipment.

Perform calibrations and checkouts to basic instrumentation such as gauges, pressure transmitters, flow meters, pneumatic and electronic drive units, variable speed motor controls (VFDs), etc.

Follow preventative maintenance schedules and perform routine maintenance and repair, including disassembly, cleaning, and re-assembly functions, fire tube maintenance, water side maintenance, boiler controls disassembly and the repair and rebuilding of controls.

Monitor systems and perform safety inspections to ensure compliance with established safety requirements and EPA regulations.

Document preventive maintenance and repair as required.

Maintain accurate records of completed work and materials used. Complete all necessary paperwork in a timely and professional manner.

Assist Service Sales with customer scope development, technical analysis and support for retrofits, control upgrades and enhancements to existing equipment.

Assist with estimating time and material costs.

Perform all work within the confines of Southland's safety rules and regulations.

Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Qualifications include successful completion of a 4-year apprenticeship program or technical schooling, at least 5 years' experience in the repair, maintenance, and operation of large commercial boilers and steam generation systems, valid Texas Driver License and clean driving record, OSHA-10 certification, basic working knowledge of computers, micro-processor technology with computer-based building control systems and computerized preventative maintenance programs, ability to read blueprints, layout plans and wiring diagrams, ability to effectively manage time and complete delegated work within specified timeframe, ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, ability to successfully pass pre-employment drug-screen and physical tests, must be available to be on stand-by or work during evenings, weekends, and holidays, employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Southland's partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families.

For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), wages and benefits—including health and welfare, retirement, paid time off, and other provisions—are determined in accordance with the applicable local union agreement.

In addition to union-provided benefits, employees may have access to company-sponsored programs such as:

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company-supported career advancement and apprenticeship pathways
• Wellness resources and employee support programs

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.