Controls Technician Jobs in Iowa

INTRODUCTION

Cleaver Brooks Sales and Service is looking for a Boiler Controls Technician to join our team in Des Moines, IA. The Boiler Controls Technician is responsible for wiring, firing, and testing boilers in the shop & field. This position is responsible for the readiness of the customer equipment.

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Job Location: Des Moines, IA (Relocation assistance provided, if needed)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Wire all controls and motors for watertube and firetube boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• Rebuild control valves and regulators.
• Build and test control panel using Engineering wiring schematic and layout.
• Build and test fuel skids using Engineering wiring schematic and layout.
• Build and test condensate tanks and deaerators.
• Trim out firetube and watertube boilers.
• Perform start-up of Rental boilers in field.
• Assist departments as required.
• Reads blueprints and wiring schematics.
• Able to trouble shoot, fire, and set combustion on all types of boilers, including but not limited to boiler with superheaters, desuperheaters, and economizers.
• Determines valve trim, regulator size and spring, oil gun length and size, and all other parts and accessories needed to fire any boiler.
• Able to fire and set combustion on boiler with all types of pneumatic controls.
• Able to fire and set combustion on boiler with all types of electrical controls.
• Able to train other employee’s on the operation and controls of boilers.
• Maintain condition of and inventory of all tools and monitors.
• Apply intellect, creativity, adaptability, judgment, and management skills to achieve required results.
• Ensure duties and company projects are accomplished in an efficient and cost effective manner.
• Support peers and management with internal and external projects.
• Adhere to company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) years of years of boiler experience on the electrical and control environment.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid drivers license with a safe driving record.
• Must be knowledgeable of PLC’s, transformers, transmitters and other boiler controls.
• Must be able to read and work from blueprints and schematics.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must have the ability and knowledge to trouble shoot systems without the appropriate schematic.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel overnight up to 50% of the time when needed. Daily local travel to customer sites.

PHYSICAL SKILL & EFFORT:

Requires stooping, climbing, bending, crawling, and lifting 50 pounds, working in confined and elevated areas, and prolonged standing.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND HAZARDS:

Some work in physical plant environment where plant orientation may be required and safety precautions are required. May encounter some unpleasant working conditions of brief duration. Little to no contact with hazardous conditions.

BENEFITS OF BEING A CLEAVER-BROOKS SALES & SERVICE EMPLOYEE:

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, maternity support program, discounted virtual physician visits, voluntary medical benefits (Critical Illness, Hospital Care, and Accidental Injury), FSA, HSA, life insurance, short term and long-term disability
• Cash matching 401(k) plan
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Pet insurance
• Employee discount program
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays

WHO IS CLEAVER-BROOKS SALES & SERVICE:

Cleaver-Brooks Sales and Service, Inc. (CBSS) is a market leader in providing fully integrated boiler and burner systems. CBSS offers a full range of capabilities from: new equipment, installation, rentals, retrofits, repairs, parts, and service. We can deliver, install, and upgrade boiler room solutions that improve efficiency, reduce cost, and optimize space. CBSS delivers the most efficient, reliable, safe, and environmentally sustainable solutions that differentiate us in the marketplace. We are a 24/7 customer driven operation.

This description indicates the general nature of the tasks and responsibilities required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of management to assign, direct, and control the specific duties of individuals performing this function. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgement, to be proper.

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