Boiler and Combustion Specialist

Job Details

Company: Orion Talent
Job Ref: # 4860711
Date Posted: 3/27/2026
City, State: Hoover, Alabama
Salary (USD): $27 - $32

Description

The Boiler and Combustion Technician would work alongside engineers and other technicians, performing a variety of field tests using specialized instruments to measure airflow, coal flow, flue gas species, and other parameters on large utility boilers.  In addition, the individual may be required to perform lab/analytical tasks such as sieving coal samples and entering and checking test data, equipment maintenance, preparing for field service jobs, and other duties while in the Alabaster warehouse. Extensive travel is required, with a minimum of 50% of the total time spent in the field. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate, monitor, and maintain boiler and combustion systems to ensure safe and efficient performance
  • Perform routine inspections, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance on burners, controls, and associated equipment
  • Troubleshoot system issues and implement timely repairs to minimize downtime and maintain productivity
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations, environmental standards, and company operating procedures
  • Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, system performance, and inspection results
    • Must-Have Skills, Experience, and Education
    • Minimum education requirements of an Associate’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent technical training gained through military service and/or work experience

    • Strong technical, mechanical, and computer skills (proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook)

    • Strong math skills for analysis of field-testing data • Experience working in a power plant or similar environment is a plus

    • Hobbies that show technical inclination are also a plus

    • Excellent physical condition and willing to work in physically demanding environments (high temperatures, loud, dusty, etc.)

    • Available to travel extensively throughout the United States and abroad (up to 50% of the time) 

    • Valid driver’s license with clean driving record: NO tickets, NO accidents.  Clean Background. Drug-Free

    • Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States and will not require employers sponsored work authorization now or in the future for employment in the United States 

    Nice-to-Have Skills, Experience, and Education
    • Military technician experience

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