Boiler Test Fire Technician - Powerhouse - Specialty Rental - Delanco, NJ
Manufacturing & Production · Production & Assembly · Manufacturing Engineering · Industrial Safety
In short
The Boiler Test Fire Technician prepares, sets up, and performs test fires on rental boilers and related equipment to ensure they meet operational and safety standards before deployment. This role requires mechanical aptitude, understanding of combustion principles, and the ability to troubleshoot issues in a fast-paced rental environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, set up, and perform test fires on rental boilers, burners, fuel systems, temporary piping, and controls.
- Record pressures, temperatures, emissions, and performance data during test fires.
- Evaluate boiler condition and readiness as part of fleet maintenance.
- Identify and coordinate repairs for mechanical, electrical, or control issues.
- Diagnose combustion, control, fuel delivery, and mechanical issues.
- Follow all safety protocols for combustion testing, fuel handling, electrical work, and pressurized systems.
- Ensure compliance with NFPA, ASME, internal SOPs, and customer-specific safety requirements.
Requirements
- 2-5 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, rental equipment, mechanical maintenance, or boiler operation.
- High school diploma or GED (Trade school or technical training in boilers, industrial maintenance, or HVAC preferred).
- Experience with burners, temporary boilers, or industrial combustion systems (highly preferred).
- Speciality Rental industry experience (Steam, air, power, or temperature control) is a plus.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and comfortable working with industrial systems.
- Understanding of combustion principles and burner control.
- Ability to read electrical schematics, P&ID's, and mechanical drawings.
- Effective problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, turnaround-driven operation.
Desired Qualifications
- Ideally, experience with electrical systems.
- Trade school or technical training in boilers, industrial maintenance, or HVAC is preferred.
- Speciality Rental industry experience (Steam, air, power, or temperature control) is a plus.
Benefits
- Excellent compensation package.
- Flexible benefits plan.
- Generous 401(k) retirement plan.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Life & Disability Insurance.
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience.
- Learning culture with global mobility opportunities.
- Individual learning opportunities (LinkedInLearning, etc.).
- Feedback culture.
- Internal job portal.
- Global project assignments.
- Face-to-face training sessions.
- Team events and well-being programs.
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Company
Atlas Copco Group
Job Posted
3 weeks ago
Expires
in 2 weeks
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Delanco, United States
Qualification
Diploma
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