Field Service Boiler Mechanic / Welder

Position Summary

We are hiring an experienced Boiler Mechanic / Field Service Welder to join our field services team. This is a hands-on role for a skilled tradesperson who can fit, weld, and rebuild fire tube and water tube boilers in the field - including ASME code repairs under our "R" stamp program. You will work alongside other mechanics, welders, and project supervisors on outages, scheduled maintenance, and emergency call-outs at customer sites across Texas.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $35 – $60/hour depending on experience, certs, and code welding capability
• Overtime available
• Company truck
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Per diem and travel reimbursement for out-of-town work
• Paid training and certification testing (including ASME Section IX qualification)
• Boot allowance

What You'll Do

• Diagnose, repair, retube, and rebuild industrial and commercial boilers - primarily fire tube units, with some water tube work.
• Perform code-compliant repairs and alterations under National Board "R" stamp and ASME requirements.
• Fit and weld pressure parts, tubes, headers, downcomers, mud drums, refractory anchors, and related boiler components.
• Weld in multiple processes and positions on carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy materials - including SMAW, GTAW (TIG), and 6G position work as project demands.
• Roll, expand, and bead tubes; replace tube sheets, handhole and manway gaskets, refractory, burners, controls, and trim.
• Work directly with authorized inspectors (AIs) and quality control to ensure repairs pass code inspection the first time.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area; follow all company, customer, OSHA, and site-specific safety procedures.
• Travel to job sites throughout Texas (occasional overnight stays); respond to emergency call-outs on a rotational basis.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience as a boiler mechanic, field welder, or boilermaker in an industrial field-services setting.
• Demonstrated experience with fire tube boilers required; water tube experience strongly preferred.
• Strong fitting skills - able to lay out, cut, prep, and fit pressure parts in tight field conditions.
• Welding ability on carbon steel, stainless steel, and alloy materials; capable of welding in 6G position (or willing to certify).
• Code welder (ASME Section IX) preferred. Candidates not currently certified must be willing and able to test and certify under our WPS program shortly after hire.
• Working knowledge of ASME B&PV Code, NBIC, and "R" stamp repair requirements.
• Willing to travel throughout Texas and be on on-call rotation for emergency outage work.
• Able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check, and customer-site safety orientations (TWIC, Safety Council, etc., as required).
• Valid Texas driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• National Board "R" stamp shop experience.
• NCCER certification, AWS certifications, or completion of a boilermaker / welding apprenticeship.
• Experience with burner tune-ups, controls (Honeywell, Fireye, Siemens), feedwater systems, and economizers.
• OSHA 10/30, confined space, hot work, and forklift / aerial lift certifications.
• Familiarity with Cleaver-Brooks, Hurst, Superior, Rentech, Nebraska, Babcock & Wilcox, and similar OEM equipment.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Frequently lift up to 50 lbs; occasionally lift up to 75 lbs with assistance.
• Work in confined spaces, at heights, and in hot environments - boiler fireboxes can exceed 100°F internal during summer outages.
• Stand, kneel, crouch, climb ladders and scaffolding, and work overhead for extended periods.
• Wear full PPE including FRC, hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, respirator (when required), and fall protection.

How to Apply

Send your resume, list of current welding certifications, and a brief summary of your boiler experience to michael@stxboiler.com. Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule a phone screen and a hands-on weld test.

Pay: $35.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Pre-employment drug screening

Work Location: In person