Combustion and Controls Technician

Combustion & Controls Technician

CBW is currently seeking the right individual to fill a full-time opening for Combustion & Controls Technician.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability
• Supplemental Ins.
• 401k
• 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.
• 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.
• May test boiler feed water, using specified chemicals.
• May maintain 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.
• May be designated according to fuel burned, type of boilers, or class of license required.
• 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.
• Assist in taking on supplies and equipment.

Apprentices shall perform all duties listed above under the guidance of a journeyman mechanic combined with on-the-job training and any additional schooling as required.

• High school education/G.E.D. with schooling in 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 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.