Senior Boiler Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About the job Are you looking for a career path that challenges you to unleash your full potential? Look no further than Willbanks, the #1 Boiler Service company in Texas. Our family-owned business values diversity, inclusion, and innovation that creates a work environment promoting forward-thinking and creativity. Our people are what make us great and sets us apart from our competition.

Benefits:

• Training
• Comprehensive tool packages
• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k plans

We also value work-life balance and offer:

• Internal functions to get to know your coworkers on a fun level
• Holistic health coverage
• 10 paid holidays
• 120 Hours of PTO
• Memberships to professional organizations paid for by the company

MISSION OF THE POSITION

The Senior Boiler Technician is a highly experienced and skilled professional in the field of boiler operations and maintenance. In addition to the responsibilities of a regular boiler technician, a senior boiler technician takes on more complex tasks, supervises junior technicians, and may have additional leadership and managerial responsibilities. This position ensures positive employee relations while practicing The Willbanks Way & Values.

Technician Functions

1. Utilize advanced troubleshooting skills to diagnose and address complex issues with boilers and associated systems.
2. Coordinate with maintenance teams to implement effective solutions.
3. Communicate order updates or issues with clients, Project Managers, and Dispatchers.
4. Identify opportunities for improving boiler efficiency, energy conservation, and cost-effectiveness.
5. Recommend and implement upgrades or modifications to enhance boiler performance.
6. Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, equipment performance, and repairs.
7. Prepare reports for management to provide insights into operational efficiency and performance.
8. Oversee and participate in major boiler maintenance projects, such as overhauls, retrofits, or installations. Coordinate with other departments or external contractors as needed.
9. Stay informed about changing regulations and ensure that the boiler operations remain compliant with all relevant codes, standards, and legal requirements.
10. Work with equipment suppliers, contractors, and service providers to negotiate contracts, procure parts, and ensure high-quality services for boiler maintenance and repairs.
11. Tech Functions: Oversee operation, maintenance, & repair of equipment to ensure efficiency. This includes monitoring controls, inspecting equipment, & performing preventive maintenance.

Team Oversight Functions

12.Provide guidance, training, and mentoring to junior boiler technicians.

13. Act as a resource for technical knowledge and problem-solving expertise.

14. Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols, regulations, and industry standards.

15. Promote a strong safety culture within the team and lead by example in maintaining a safe work environment.

16. Lead emergency response efforts during boiler breakdowns, leaks, or other critical situations.

17. Ensure prompt and effective actions to minimize downtime and prevent safety hazards.

18. Keep the team updated on the latest industry practices and safety guidelines.

19. Maintain company issued tools, laptop or tablet, company credit card and company vehicles

20. Work daily in the office and the field from a company provided vehicles

21. Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in related technical field preferred.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES

• OSHA 10 Safety Training preferred.
• Annual Basic Plus Safety
• National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBPVI) Certification preferred.
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Certification preferred.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 Certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of experience in the boiler industry required.
• Mechanical and electrical background required.
• Knowledge of Programmable Logical Controllers (PLCs), transformers, transmitters, and other controls required.
• Read and interpret a manometer, electronic or Slack Tube.
• Properly use and understand a multi-meter.
• Able to operate a combustion analysis unit.
• Knowledge of condensate tanks and deaerators required.
• Knowledge of how to read and interpret wiring diagrams and schematics required.

TALENTS

• All listed for Boiler Technician Trainee, Boiler Tech I and II plus:
• Able to lead others
• Reliability
• Self-Discipline

OUR CORE VALUES

Think Forward

• What got us here, won’t get us there.

• Challenge the status quo.

• Anticipate.

Lift up

• Encourage.

• Educate and elevate.

• Extend a helping hand.

Do Right

• Do what you say.

• No Bullshit.

Be Great

• Good is the enemy.

• Be the exception.

• Rise above.

• Go beyond.

Bring Passion

• Love what you do.

• Motivate.

• Inspire.

• Have fun.

Improve Today

• Be better.

• Make the world better.