Boiler & Combustion Controls Field Service Technician

Location: Dallas, TX

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Morning in the shop, afternoon at a customer siteyou move fluidly between building and commissioning sophisticated boiler control systems. You’ll wire panels from engineered schematics, assemble fuel skids, and bring rental units online in the field. When a customer needs heat, you diagnose, tune, and certify combustion so their equipment is production-ready.

• Wire, integrate, and test controls and motors on watertube and firetube boilers and related auxiliaries.
• Rebuild/size control valves and regulators; determine correct valve trim, regulator springs, oil gun length/diameter, and required accessories.
• Assemble and function-test control panels from engineering wiring diagrams and layouts.
• Build and verify operation of fuel skids, condensate tanks, and deaerators.
• Trim-out both firetube and watertube boilers and perform rental boiler start-ups on customer sites.
• Read and interpret blueprints and wiring schematics to complete work accurately.
• Commission and tune combustion on boilers with pneumatic and electrical controlsincluding systems with superheaters, desuperheaters, and economizers.
• Troubleshoot boilers and auxiliary equipment; retrofit control systems in the field; diagnose systems even without complete schematics.
• Train colleagues on boiler operations and controls; maintain tool condition and inventory.
• Collaborate across departments, uphold company policies, and support internal/external projects, delivering results efficiently and costeffectively.
• Perform other related duties as needed.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical degree preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on boiler experience, including PLCs, transformers, transmitters, and related controls.
• Valid, unrestricted driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to read blueprints/schematics and follow written and verbal directions.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with broad knowledge of boiler controls.
• Proven field troubleshooting and retrofit capability, even without complete documentation.

Role requires stooping, climbing, bending, crawling, lifting up to 50 lbs., working in confined/elevated spaces, and extended periods of standing. Work may be performed in a plant environment where orientation and safety protocols are mandatory; brief exposure to unpleasant conditions is possible. Little to no contact with hazardous conditions.

We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive package: medical, dental, vision, FSA, wellness benefits, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, cash-matching 401(k), generous vacation, and 11 paid holidays.

Cleaver-Brooks leads the market in fully integrated boiler and burner solutions. Our nationwide distribution network delivers the expertise, service, training, and support customers rely on. As the only provider manufacturing boilers, burners, controls, and a complete suite of ancillary and aftermarket products, we deliver singlesource, integrated boiler room systems that lower total costs and maximize space. Our focus on efficiency, reliability, safety, and environmental stewardshipbacked by 80+ years of innovationdrives exceptional performance for our customers.

This overview summarizes the primary responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive list. Duties and priorities may be adjusted by management as business needs evolve.