Boiler Controls & Combustion Technician

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Boiler Controls & Combustion Technician to join our service team. This role is ideal for a hands-on technician with strong experience in commercial and industrial boiler systems, combustion controls, and PLC/DDC-based control systems.

You’ll work directly at customer sites, diagnosing and repairing boiler control systems, performing startups and upgrades, and delivering high-quality service that keeps critical facilities operating safely and efficiently.

What You’ll Do

• Diagnose and repair boiler control systems and boiler accessories

• Perform new equipment installations, startups, and system commissioning

• Troubleshoot PLC, DDC, ladder logic, and electrical control systems

• Service combustion systems including flame safeguard controls and emissions equipment

• Perform preventive maintenance: open/clean/close, combustion tuning, and emissions analysis

• Execute upgrades including gas conversions, flame safeguard systems, and parallel positioning controls

• Download, back up, and update boiler control software and files

• Maintain accurate service tickets, time, labor, and material records

• Participate in vendor training and company-sponsored technical classes

• Support sales and service teams by identifying customer leads

• Assist with training and mentoring junior technicians

• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation as scheduled

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience working with commercial or industrial boiler systems

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Boiler room equipment and steam systems

  • Combustion and combustion controls

  • Flame safeguard controls

  • PLC, DDC, ladder logic, and electrical drawings

  • HVACR systems (supporting experience)

• Experience with control software and basic computer proficiency (MS Office)

• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and safety documentation

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Professional communication and customer-facing experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Driver’s License (required)

• Apprentice or Journeyman License (preferred)

• First or Second Grade Engineer’s License (a plus, not required)

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Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Mandisa Zwane