Tate Engineering Systems INC
Burner Technician/Combustion Analyst
Lorton, District of Columbia, US
Role snapshot
Tate Engineering Systems INC is hiring a Burner Technician/Combustion Analyst on a full-time basis. This is a role based in Lorton, District of Columbia, US.
- Company
- Tate Engineering Systems INC
- Location
- Lorton, District of Columbia, US
- Job type
- Full-time
- Posted
- Nov 1, 2026
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About the role
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
Diagnose and repair operational problems with boiler controls and boiler accessories. New machine installation, start-ups, repairs and selling service and service contracts.
Requirements:
Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will have a strong understanding of Mechanical Equipment Applications, Ladder logic and electrical drawings.
Education/Experience: High school diploma and minimum of two years related experience and/or training or equivalent of education and experience. Complete knowledge of commercial and industrial boiler room units. Experience in Programmable Logic and Direct Digital Controls, combustion, combustion controls, emissions, efficiency testing, flame safe guard controls, HVACR systems, steam systems and electrical.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient and have basic knowledge of computers and MS Office Suite. Control software experience is required.
Certificates and Licenses: Valid Driver’s License, Apprentice or Journeyman License. First or Second Grade Engineer’s License optional.
Language Ability: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Technician will work daily at customer sites where climate and noise levels will vary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Safety: Attention to safety is to be a consideration during every job. Tate expects every employee to comply with safety rules and exercise caution in all work activities. Employees are required to immediately report accidents and unsafe conditions to an appropriate manager, safety officer, or human resources.
Professionalism and Etiquette: The employee should always conduct themselves according to Tate corporateValues. This includes displaying a professional appearance and attitude in accordance with the Tate Employee handbook.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following and other duties may be assigned:
· Adhere to all Tate Safety Protocol at all times – “Safety First”
· Conduct business always based on Tate Core Values to promote Tate Service
Culture and strive for harmony and teamwork with all departments
· Provide outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers ? Attend required vendor training and company sponsored classes