Service Technician – Industrial Boilers & Combustion Systems

We are seeking a qualified Service Technician to join our team. This role supports a wide range of power plant, heating, and mechanical contracting projects, working with industrial equipment such as packaged boilers, industrial burners, heat exchangers, and complete boiler plant systems across multiple applications.

If you’re a hands-on technician with strong mechanical and electrical skills who enjoys field service work, troubleshooting, and customer interaction, we’d like to hear from you.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Inspect boiler plant and combustion equipment to identify and diagnose operational issues

• Perform repairs, including replacing gaskets, controls, and miscellaneous parts

• Conduct annual maintenance inspections on boilers and burners

• Troubleshoot and repair burners (all manufacturers)

• Install new low-emissions burners

• Retrofit boiler control systems, including PLC, microprocessor, and instrumentation components

• Commission, troubleshoot, and adjust combustion on a variety of boilers and burners

• Document parts required for repair or replacement and provide detailed written service reports

• Request materials needed to complete assigned tasks in accordance with company guidelines and budgets

• Travel to multiple job sites and transport tools and materials (company vehicle provided)

• Submit electronic paperwork and service documentation daily

• Deliver professional, customer-focused service at all times

Requirements & Qualifications

• Completion of OSHA safety training and ability to pass a 10-panel drug screen

• 3+ years of experience in boiler installation, service, and maintenance

• Ability to LOTO, drain, fill, operate, troubleshoot, inspect, and test hot water and steam boilers (preferred)

• Strong electrical and mechanical experience, ideally in an industrial environment

• Working knowledge of:

  • Lubrication systems

  • Pneumatics

  • Piping and plumbing repair

  • HVAC fundamentals

  • Belt replacement

  • Electrical schematics and troubleshooting

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including writing routine service reports

• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 lbs

• Comfortable working in non-climate-controlled environments

• Proficient with technology and software, including Microsoft Office

• Valid Driver’s License with an insurable driving record (no major infractions)

• Role requires daily verbal, written, and electronic communication

• Must consistently demonstrate excellent customer service skills

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience

• Company-provided vehicle and tools

• Stable, long-term employment

• Opportunities for training and advancement

• Supportive, safety-focused team environment

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

Mandisa Zwane