What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boiler Technician position at LG Energy Solution Michigan, Inc.?
Title: Boiler Technician (I, II, III)
Location: Lansing, MI
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Summary:
The Boiler Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing boiler systems and associated facility equipment to support safe and efficient manufacturing operations. This role performs preventative and predictive maintenance, monitors equipment performance, ensures compliance with safety and environmental standards, and supports facility improvement projects. Higher-level technicians may serve as subject-matter experts (SMEs), provide technical guidance, and assist in training and development of team members.
Responsibilities:
- Perform maintenance and repair activities on boilers, piping systems, burners, HVAC units, and associated facility equipment.
- Troubleshoot equipment issues, perform alignments, adjust operating parameters, and implement corrective actions.
- Complete preventative and predictive maintenance activities to maximize equipment reliability and uptime.
- Perform mechanical rebuilds including dust collection systems, gearboxes, pneumatic cylinders, and hydraulic cylinders.
- Monitor equipment performance and conduct routine inspections to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Complete work orders and accurately document maintenance activities, repairs, and equipment status.
- Maintain service and repair logs and communicate equipment issues and recommendations as needed.
- Conduct environmental and facility checks to ensure compliance with company standards.
- Support minor building maintenance activities.
- Assist Facilities Maintenance Technicians and other departments as required.
- Support Engineering and Facilities projects, equipment installations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote safe work practices and comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and training requirements.
- Follow LGESMI cleaning procedures during downtime, including cleaning designated equipment and surrounding work areas.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to support operational goals.
- Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and proactively identify opportunities for equipment and process improvements.
- Manage time effectively, prioritize workload, and complete assigned tasks within established timelines.
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards:
- Sort, Set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain
- Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container
Additional Responsibilities – Boiler Technician III
- Serve as a Subject-Matter Expert (SME) for boiler systems and related facility equipment.
- Lead complex troubleshooting and repair activities.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior technicians.
- Conduct on-the-job training and identify additional training needs.
- Assist with prioritization of maintenance activities and project execution.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Vocational Certificate Boiler Operations, Industrial Maintenance, HVAC, or related field preferred.
- Associate Degree in a technical discipline preferred.
- Relevant equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Experience:
- Level I: 1–3 years of industrial maintenance, facilities maintenance, boiler operations, or related experience.
- Level II: 3–5 years of industrial maintenance, facilities maintenance, boiler operations, or related experience.
- Demonstrated ability to perform advanced troubleshooting and maintenance independently.
- Level III: 5 years of industrial maintenance, facilities maintenance, boiler operations, or related experience.
- Demonstrated expertise in boiler systems and facility equipment.
- Experience mentoring, training, or leading maintenance activities preferred.
Skills:
- Mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills
- Knowledge of boiler, HVAC, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
- Preventative and predictive maintenance experience
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities
- Effective planning, organization, and time management skills
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and maintenance systems
- Ability to train and mentor team members (Level III)
- Flexibility to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation as needed
Equal Opportunity Employer
LG Energy Solution is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.