Boiler & Burner Field Service Technician (Paid Training)

Join our Team as a Field Service Technician (Tech I or Tech II), Oklahoma City, OK

Federal Thermal, an established leader in boilers, combustion and industrial control solutions for more than 107 years, is seeking a dependable, safety minded technician to join our Oklahoma City service team at the Tech I or Tech II level. You will service, troubleshoot, tune and start up boilers, burners, process heaters and combustion control systems at hospitals, universities, plants and other commercial and industrial sites.

Your starting level is set by a written and hands on skills assessment, not just your resume, and every level has a clear path to the next one. If you are early in the trade, we will train you. If you already tune burners and work on PLCs, we will put that to work and pay for it. The right candidate takes ownership of the job, does the right thing when no one is watching, and represents Federal Thermal with integrity on every customer site.

Qualifications (All Levels)

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Must be able to pass a safety sensitive drug test and background check
• Clean driving record with a valid Oklahoma driver’s license
• Ability to travel regionally and occasionally nationwide, overnight, up to 40% of the time as needed
• Willingness to work overtime when offered; on call rotation once a proven Tech II
• Uses a multimeter safely and reads basic electrical schematics and wiring diagrams

Tech I

• Vocational, technical or trade school certification (HVAC, electrical, industrial maintenance or instrumentation) or 1 year of hands on mechanical or electrical experience; military and plant experience welcome
• Mechanically inclined, eager to learn and coachable
• ISA Course I completion preferred, with plans to complete levels II and III

Tech II

• 3 years servicing boilers, burners, process heaters or industrial controls
• Independently tunes single fuel burners using a combustion analyzer
• Troubleshoots burner management systems, PLC/HMI, field instruments and 4 to 20 mA loops
• Current Oklahoma boiler service/repair license (required)
• Fireye, Honeywell, Siemens LMV or similar OEM training preferred

What Sets You Apart

• Values driven and committed to Federal Thermal’s Core Values
• Self motivated and highly organized with strong problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Open to feedback, believes in continuous improvement, and strives to understand the “why”
• Safety first mindset in every task, and willing to stop work when it is not safe

Role & Responsibilities

Tech I technicians perform the work below under the direction of a licensed Tech II or Tech III. Tech II technicians perform it independently and serve as acting field lead when no Tech III is on site.

System Inspections, Troubleshooting & Maintenance

• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot and repair boilers, burners, fuel trains, process heaters, pumps and motors
• Identify and understand key system components, including transmitters, valves, switches, control panels, RTDs, thermocouples and analyzers
• Assemble and install fuel and feedwater train components
• Measure electric motor amp draw and align pump and motor configurations

Combustion Tuning & Testing

• Perform combustion analysis using a portable emissions analyzer
• Tune single fuel burners and boilers (assist at Tech I; independently at Tech II)
• Perform ASME/API Z21.21 tightness integrity testing on fuel safety shutoff valves
• Conduct CFR 48 CINCO-D emissions testing on single fuel burners

Controls & Instrumentation

• Read ladder diagrams, electrical schematics and P&ID drawings
• Wire and terminate field devices to schematic, and loop check company installed systems prior to startup
• Read PLC logic for burner management systems (Tech I); upload, download and make minor corrections to PLC and HMI configurations (Tech II)
• Identify and label system components using ISA naming

Documentation & Collaboration

• Accurately complete work orders, readings, expense reports and billing documentation on time
• Create redlines for electrical and P&ID drawings (Tech II)
• Create quotes for follow up service work from field findings (Tech II)
• Communicate job status and recommended repairs clearly to customers and the office

Safety, Mentorship & Growth

• Follow LOTO, permit and site safety rules on every job
• Supervise Tech I personnel in safety and quality work practices (Tech II)
• Present relevant information and ideas in departmental L10 meetings
• Advance on the Tech I to Tech III career path through company supported training and license exam support

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7AM to 4PM. Overtime offered as available. On call rotation for Tech II once proven safe. (Subject to change with business needs)

Compensation

• $26.00 to $44.00/hour, based on assessed skill level (Tech I or Tech II)
• Annual Bonus Opportunity
• Company Truck with Tools (Tech II)
• Cell Phone Stipend
• PTO: 112 hours per year, increasing to 176 hours on your 4th anniversary; up to 80 hours carry forward

Benefits

• Medical: company pays 100% of employee only premiums
• HSA, FSA & Dependent Care options
• Dental and Vision (employee paid)
• 401(k) with 3% annual Safe Harbor contribution
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, Short & Long Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D (employee paid)
• Section 125 Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• 8 paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving & the Friday after, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

Federal Thermal is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $26.00 - $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• This position is classified as safety‑sensitive and requires successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen, background check, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review. Ongoing testing and MVR monitoring may be required. Are you willing to comply with these requirements?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• boiler or burner service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Oklahoma boiler service/repair license (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Oklahoma City, OK 73107 (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $26 - $44