Senior Thermal Systems Service Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Power safer, smarter heat—one system at a time

Industrial sites depend on reliable heat. At Rockford Combustion, you’ll help safeguard uptime and safety while growing into a rare specialty. From your home office, you’ll travel weekly to customer facilities to commission equipment, troubleshoot burner controls, and advise plant teams. We’ll invest in you with hands‑on, onsite training so you gain a precise understanding of combustion systems.

How you’ll make an impact

Imagine walking into a plant where a burner trips intermittently. You trace signals point‑to‑point, isolate an electrical fault, bring the system back online, and recommend an upgrade that prevents future downtime. Next stop, a new installation: you lead startup and commissioning, validate safety interlocks, log your work, and brief the client team.

Core responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve burner control and electrical issues
• Perform point‑to‑point checkout, startup, and commissioning for new equipment
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with plant personnel
• Complete detailed field service reports and manage expenses
• Identify and propose upgrades and additional repair opportunities
• Provide training support as required
• Other duties as required

Skills that set you up for success

• HVAC knowledge
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting
• Motor replacement, repair, and maintenance experience
• Familiarity with alternative fuel systems
• Experience conducting machine safety inspections

Role logistics

• Home‑office work with weekly travel to customer sites
• Onsite training provided to master the combustion trade

Rewards and benefits

We offer competitive wages and bonuses. This position may be eligible for a sign‑on bonus equal to one month of salary, commissions, and up to a 2% end‑of‑year bonus aligned with business goals.

• Nationwide Medical Insurance through United Healthcare
• Dental and Vision
• 401(k) and HSA/FSA
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Club Membership
• 11 paid Holidays and PTO
• Additional benefits available

Join a select group in the trades

If this challenge motivates you, send your resume today. Our Human Resources team will follow up with next steps.