Boiler Automation & Instrumentation Lead

Based in Dallas, TX

Picture this: You arrive onsite to commission a rental boiler. The panel you built last week checked out perfectly in the shop. Today, you’ll verify every interlock, tune the fuel/air curve, and leave the customer with smooth, efficient, and safe operation. If that scenario excites you, read on.

Own the controls lifecyclebuild, test, trim, commission, and trainacross watertube and firetube platforms and their auxiliary systems.

• Controls build & wiring: Wire controls and motors; build/test control panels from engineering schematics and layouts.
• Fuel & feedwater systems: Assemble and test fuel skids, condensate tanks, and deaerators; rebuild control valves and regulators.
• Combustion expertise: Fire boilers and set combustion using pneumatic and electrical controls, including systems incorporating superheaters, desuperheaters, and economizers.
• Readiness & reliability: Trim out watertube and firetube boilers; perform field start-ups for rental units.
• Technical leadership: Read blueprints and wiring schematics, troubleshoot even without complete drawings, and coach teammates on operations and controls.
• Operational excellence: Care for tools and analyzers; support cross-functional initiatives; meet efficiency and cost targets while adhering to company policies.

• 1–5 years’ relevant boiler experience: $2,500 ( $1,500 at hire; $1,000 at 90 days )
• 5+ years’ relevant boiler experience: $5,000 ( $3,000 at hire; $2,000 at 90 days )

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least two (2) years in electrical troubleshooting/technical roles.
• Valid driver’s license and strong safety record.
• Comfort with blueprints/schematics and both written and verbal instructions.
• Mechanical and electrical strength; able to diagnose without the correct schematic.

• Stooping, climbing, bending, crawling; lift up to 50 lbs; extended standing.
• Work in confined and elevated spaces within plant environments; safety orientation and precautions required.
• May encounter brief unpleasant conditions; minimal exposure to hazardous situations.

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, maternity support
• Discounted virtual physician visits; voluntary Critical Illness, Hospital Care, Accidental Injury
• FSA and HSA options
• Life insurance; short- and long-term disability
• Cash-matching 401(k)
• EAP
• Pet insurance and employee discounts
• Tuition assistance
• PTO plus 11 paid holidays

Any salary estimate displayed by a job board may not align with our internal pay approach. Apply to speak with a Talent Acquisition Partner for specifics.

Cleaver-Brooks Sales & Service (CBSS) delivers integrated boiler and burner solutionsnew systems, installations, rentals, retrofits, repairs, parts, and ongoing service. We help customers improve efficiency, cut costs, save space, and enhance safety and sustainability. Our team operates with a 24/7, customer-driven mindset.

This description outlines the general nature and level of work performed. It is not exhaustive, and management may modify, add, or reassign responsibilities as needed.