Boiler Combustion Specialist (Field-Based | Virginia)
| Full-Time | Long-Term Career Role | Tools Provided
Are you a hands-on combustion expert looking for more than just a job? Do you want a seat at the table, real impact, and the chance to lead in a high-visibility role? If so, we want to talk.
We're searching for a skilled Boiler Combustion Specialist who thrives in the field and brings deep experience with boilers, burners, flames, control panels, gas systems, and ovens. If you're the kind of pro who can troubleshoot PLCs in your sleep and knows how to keep systems running in tough environments, this is your next move.
This is a career-defining opportunity with a respected company—where your voice matters, and your skills are seen. You'll work closely with leadership and have the tools and autonomy to do what you do best.
Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair combustion equipment—boilers, burners, flames, gas systems, and ovens.
Work with control panels and PLCs to ensure smooth operation.
Conduct preventative maintenance and optimize combustion efficiency for peak performance and safety.
Partner with internal teams and external vendors to resolve complex system issues.
Maintain detailed service records and documentation.
Champion safety standards and either hold or obtain OSHA 10 certification.
You’ve got 3+ years of field experience with combustion equipment and boilers.
You know your way around burners, gas systems, and flames, and you’re confident troubleshooting in the field.
You’re comfortable with PLCs and control panels—or eager to sharpen your skills fast.
You’re independent, reliable, and thrive in slightly tough, real-world conditions.
You’ve worked in high-visibility, hands-on roles and want to grow into leadership.
You communicate clearly, solve problems quickly, and always put safety first.
Prior experience in a lead role or working closely with company leadership.
A long-term mindset and desire to grow with a company that values what you bring.
We’re a top-tier player in the combustion and boiler space, trusted by major names like Phillip Companies, Valley Boilers, Capital Boiler, and Tate Engineering.
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