Combustion and Controls Technician

Capitol Boiler Works, Inc. is a well-established mechanical contracting company offering true 24/7/365 service in all mechanical crafts. CBW serves the DC Metro area and parts of West Virginia and Delaware, with offices in Springfield, VA, Richmond, VA, Hebron MD, and Baltimore, MD. Our primary focus is commercial and industrial customers in the region, with a specialty in property management companies. Capitol Boiler Works, Inc. is a privately held company serving the region since 1936. CBW is currently seeking the right individual to fill a full-time opening for Combustion & Controls Technician.

We offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Disability
• Supplemental Ins.
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES may include any/all of the following:

• 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• 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.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• 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.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

• 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.