Ergon Asphalt and Emulsions, Inc. - Boiler Controls Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Are you ready to dive into the heart of the Carolinas and become a Boiler Controls Technician at Ergon, Inc? This isn't just a job; it's an exhilarating adventure in the natural resources industry! With a competitive pay scale of $31.50 - $48 per hour , your skills will be recognized and rewarded. You'll work alongside a vibrant team that believes in fun and forward-thinking, all while tackling unique challenges with your problem-solving skills.

Your expertise isn't just valued; it's essential for creating a safer and greener future. Embrace the opportunity to grow with a company that champions integrity and selfless leadership. Your path to empowerment starts here! You can get great benefits such as medical insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, vacation, holidays, sick leave and life insurance. Dental and long-term disability insurance are offered. Any offer of employment will be contingent on a routine background check, a pre-employment drug screen and an acceptable motor vehicle report. We are an EEO/AAP employer. Unleash your potential and apply today!

Why Ergon, Inc.?

Ergon supports employees' professional growth, empowers them to lead, innovate and serve, and embraces Selfless Leadership by focusing on the greater good.

Make a Difference as a Boiler Controls Technician

As a Boiler Controls Technician at Ergon, Inc., you can look forward to an engaging day-to-day experience filled with hands-on tasks and continuous learning! Your journey will kick-start with routine inspections and maintenance of boilers and thermal fluid heaters across the Ergon network, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. You'll tune and optimize burner combustion systems, collaborate closely with your team to solve problems and utilize your electrical skills to maintain a safe and effective environment.

Enjoy the stability of a guaranteed 40-hour workweek with a flexible schedule - work four 10-hour days (4/10s) from late spring to early fall, giving you long weekends! Weekend and after-hours callouts are rare, and travel typically follows a Monday-through-Friday schedule, allowing you to enjoy your evenings and weekends. Plus, with the potential for over 300 hours of overtime annually, you'll have ample opportunities to refine your expertise.

Due to the nationwide spread of our facilities, this position requires up to 75% travel. Trip duration is capped at 2 weeks for the rare jobs that extend through the weekend. A travel premium of an additional $5 per hour applies when working outside of the Inman, SC shop.

Job Duties

• Service, repair, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on firetube boilers, thermal fluid heaters and other fired equipment.
• Maintain records of all service and repairs and ensure a safe and clean working environment by complying with all procedures, rules and regulations.
• Work with customer coworkers and associates to develop and maintain strong working relationships in a cooperative work environment.
• Maintain safe work practices and good hazard recognition in all aspects of the job.
• The person selected must have a valid driver's license.

Required Skills:

• Experienced tuning burner combustion that operates on natural gas on single point (linkage type)
• Competent with electrical multi-meter and 120vac and low voltage control circuitry.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting electrical schematics.
• Preferred experience with parallel positioning combustion control such as Fireye, Siemens and Autoflame, as well as experience with VFDs, PLCs, single-loop controllers and other electronic controls.
• The person chosen must be capable of lifting or moving objects that weigh 50 pounds or more and perform tasks that involve bending, lifting, and climbing tanks or other structures.
• Capable of working extensive overtime, up to 80 hours, and weekends when needed

Get Started with Our Team!

We're looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and help us achieve our goals. If you're passionate, driven and committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Don't wait –– apply now and take the first step toward a fulfilling career with endless possibilities. Let's work together to make great things happen!

Ergon, Inc. is an EEO employer and a drug-free workplace. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US and have a valid driver's license. Any employment offers are contingent upon a pre-employment drug test, background check, and MVR.