Steam Boilers Engineer

Job description:

Location: Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Mode: Field / Office (mixed)

Salary Package: 4,500 SAR (full package)

Accommodation: Provided

Mobility: Frequent travel across cities (company assignments)

Other Requirements: Transferable iqama, ready to join, valid driving license

Role Summary

We are hiring an experienced Steam Boilers Technician to perform testing, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance for industrial steam boiler systems.

The role is safety-critical and requires deep technical understanding of boiler operation, burner management, steam distribution, and control systems.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience in the steam field and understands the risks, pressure systems, and safety requirements associated with high-pressure boilers.

Key Responsibilities

Perform testing and commissioning of new steam boilers and associated systems.

Conduct startup procedures, combustion tuning, safety checks, and performance verification.

Troubleshoot and repair issues in:

Burners (diesel/gas/oil burners, ignition systems, flame sensors, nozzles, fuel lines).

Control panels and safety interlocks (pressure switches, level controls, alarms, trips).

Boiler body and mechanical components (tubes, headers, feedwater lines, steam valves, condensate lines, pumps).

Inspect and service boiler mountings and accessories including safety valves, water level gauges, blowdown valves, pressure gauges, feed pumps, condensate return systems, and deaerators.

Carry out corrective maintenance and emergency repairs to restore safe operation.

Support preventive maintenance plans and document technical findings from site visits.

Use standard inspection and diagnostic tools to measure:

Pressure

Temperature

Draft/combustion quality

Water quality / TDS / conductivity

Efficiency and emissions (smoke analysis, O₂/CO/CO₂ where applicable)

Report unsafe conditions and immediately escalate any critical boiler hazard.

Prepare technical service reports and communicate clearly with the office team and with clients.

Assist with operator training on safe boiler operation and routine checks.

Technical Competencies (Must Have)

Minimum 6 years experience in steam systems with a focus on boilers.

Strong understanding of the operating mechanism of fire-tube and water-tube boilers, boiler protections, and how steam systems behave under pressure.

Ability to identify dangerous faults (low-water conditions, overpressure, flame failure, fuel leaks, etc.) and act immediately.

Skilled in burner maintenance:

Ignition transformer / electrodes

Flame detection systems

Fuel pump and fuel train components

Nozzle and atomization quality

Combustion air / air-gas ratio tuning

Skilled in electrical and control troubleshooting:

Control panel wiring and relays

Level control systems, pressure switches, safety circuits

Basic PLC/HMI interfaces for boiler control (advantage)

Able to perform mechanical interventions:

Tube leak identification and basic repair recommendations

Gasket and flange work

Valve replacement / actuator adjustments

Feedwater pump service

Capable of using inspection and service tools:

Multimeter, clamp meter

Pressure gauges / test gauges

Smoke analyzer / combustion analyzer

Infrared thermometer / temperature probe

TDS/conductivity meters

Familiar with condensate recovery systems, steam traps, and boiler efficiency improvement practices.

Requirements

7+ years hands-on experience in steam boilers maintenance, troubleshooting, or commissioning (industrial/commercial sites).

Strong awareness of boiler safety and the potential hazards of high-pressure steam systems.

Able to work in the field and travel frequently between cities as required by the company.

Must hold a valid driving license and be able to drive to sites.

Must have a transferable iqama.

Ready to join immediately or within short notice.

Able to communicate professionally with clients on site and represent the company.

Package & Conditions

Full package: 4,000-6500 SAR / month

Accommodation provided

Frequent travel for service jobs (company assignment)

Mixed field/office role (site visits + reporting/follow-up)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ﷼4,000.00 - ﷼6,500.00 per month

Experience:

• Thermal systems : 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• driving (Preferred)