Job Description
SUMMARY The position of Apprentice Technician performs their duties while supporting California Boiler's mission, vision, and values.This is a starting position, with the assumption that the employee is not new to this trade and has a moderate to strong working knowledge of its various necessary skills-set.The employee will be considered an Apprentice to either the Boilermaking or Technician trade until a minimum of 8000 hours of consistent in-field employment in their chosen craft-trade has been met, and a satisfactory skills-level can be demonstrated and approved by a recognized Apprenticing Body.Note:California Boiler carries recognition as an Apprenticing Contractor for both the Boilermaking and Thermal Systems Engineer (Technician) trades with the U.S.DOL.The particular job roles assigned to this position consist of learning to use the tools of this trade, develop an understanding of the trade-terms common to this industry, and to be industrious in supporting the Technician or Boilermakers to whom you are assigned.The character qualities that must resonate are:teachability, accountability, timeliness, and the maintenance of effective communication skills.In your chosen craft-trade you will apply skills in:job-site safety, welding or electrical skills, a firm understanding of various burner and boiler systems, fuel delivery systems installation and troubleshooting, pressure vessel installation and repairs, boiler room and mechanical installation and repair, Boilermaking apprentices will learn craft-skills related to print-reading, piping layout, design and welding practices, tube and tube sheet installation and repair, while Technician apprentices will learn combustion principles and mastery, electrical systems installation and troubleshooting, electronics and instrumentation.And both trades will concentrate on learning a variety of other industry-related tasks.It is our expectation that in this role, over time you will learn how to operate independently in the field.This includes handling yourself in a safe and professional manner.Safety is our number one priority, with customer care running a close second.Speaking with the customers and coordinating with the shop the needs, limitations and expectations of the customer is critical.GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF TASKS AND DUTIES This position will take direction from technicians or boilermakers when they are working on the job.It is our expectation that you will become a technician or boilermaker as you learn the trade and hone your skills.All apprentices should understand how to operate basic hand tools and power tools safely and correctly.At all times, Safety is our number one priority and should be in the forefront of our minds.Apprentices should be able to retain information in a way that allows them to level position, your responsibilities include many aspects and provisions where receptibility to learning new and nuanced trade skills related to the craft is incumbent.It is expected that you will learn to perform all the skills incumbent of the chosen trade path with little or no supervision.Understanding that we work on a wide variety of equipment and learning how to diagnose issues is key to our operation.Learn how to install equipment for a variety of pressure vessel and thermal transfer systems related to our industry.This includes system installation, as well as knowing how many diverse types of equipment are supposed to be installed.This includes, but is not limited to, complete boilers, DA tanks, condensate tank, pumps, burners, gas regulators, steam headers, traps, etc.and all associated piping to connect these items into the system.Gain a detailed understanding of boiler controls, including but not limited to, operating control, high limit, low water, gas pressure switches, combustion air switch, etc.This includes the ability to correctly perform a trip test on the boiler controls.Demonstrate a year-on-year development in mastery of various vessels, systems, heat medium transfer equipment and systems, and oil, gas, fluid, vapor transfer systems parameters, troubleshooting and design.Fill out work orders and timesheets in a way that communicates with not only the customer, but the shop personnel so the customer's needs are met.(this includes the completion of paperwork in a timely manner and submitted on time when required).California Boiler supplies a truck with tools for those employees who demonstrate skills-set that give them the ability to negotiate job tasks independently in a consistent fashion.With a truck and tools, it is the expectation of this Organization that the truck is kept well stocked with parts and tools.The truck is the responsibility of the mechanic to maintain and supply.Inventory on the truck shall be maintained by the mechanic.Work as a team player with the other technicians and boilermakers as work and scheduling conflicts produce after-hours work.It is expected and understood that there will be times when field employee