Lead Boiler Technician in Knoxville

Date Posted: Sunday, December 22, 2024

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Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Boiler Technician in the Nashville area! Gpac, a 30+ year-old recruitment company, is partnered with a well-established company in the Mechanical industry. This is your chance to join a team that values both exceptional service and a friendly working environment.

The ideal candidate is responsible for maintaining and repairing boiler systems by performing routine maintenance checks, troubleshooting malfunctions, replacing worn parts, monitoring pressure and temperature levels, ensuring safety protocols are followed, and adjusting controls to optimize system efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Troubleshoot and service malfunctioning boilers, boiler related equipment and controls.
  • Check and tune-up combustion and control settings on boilers and boiler related equipment.
  • Prepare boilers for inspection.
  • Mechanical & electrical installation of boilers, boiler-related equipment and controls.
  • Prepare and Start-Up existing boilers at customer’s location for the heating season.
  • Perform Start-Up responsibilities on newly installed boilers, boiler-related equipment and controls.
  • Perform and complete minor & finish electrical connections and runs.
  • Perform and complete minor & finish Pipefitting & Plumbing (To include brazing of copper piping) projects.
  • Assist Boilermakers with repair and installation of boiler tubes and refractory.
  • Prepare, complete, and return all required documentation for job completion.
  • Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum 5 years of steam boiler experience with brands such as Cleaver Brooks, Hurst, York-Shipley, etc.
  • Minimum 5 years of modular hot water boiler experience with brands like Lochinvar, LAARS, AERCO, RBI, etc.
  • Experience in HVAC or other areas of mechanical trade including piping, welding, etc. is preferred but not required.
  • EPA certification.
  • Extensive experience in tuning burners in both natural gas, propane, and fuel oil
  • Extensive experience in opening boilers for annual insurance inspections
  • A thorough understanding of the associated plant devices for boiler operation including condensate tanks, receivers, blow down vessels, injectors, etc.
  • Understand the operation and purpose of steam traps, blow down valves, water treatment, steam valves, low water cut outs, etc.
  • Mastery in reading and understanding wiring schematics
  • Can troubleshoot hot water heating systems and domestic water heating systems
  • Can troubleshoot pumps
  • Understands pressure and flow
  • Understands venting and venting requirements
  • Extensive experience using combustion analyzers
  • Can measure and adjust draft

WHAT WE OFFER:

  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • 401(k) plan with generous matching.
  • Dental and vision insurance for you and your family.
  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Paid time off to relax, recharge, and spend time with loved ones

If you are ready to join a dynamic and customer-focused team in the Mechanical Industry, do not miss out on this opportunity! For more information or to apply, please contact me at tracy.paustian@gogpac.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.