Oil & Gas Burner Technician at CARABETTA COMPANIES – Meriden, Connecticut

Oil & Gas Burner Technician
Full Time | CT, US
Salary Range: DOE
Schedule: Varies

Combustion Power Incorporated is seeking a skilled and licensed Oil & Gas Burner Technician to join our team. This role is responsible for the installation, inspection, maintenance, and repair of oil and gas burner systems, and commercial boilers for our commercial and residential properties. This role requires technical expertise across multiple fuel systems, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

This description reflects the primary responsibilities of the role; additional duties may be assigned as needed.

• Assemble, test, and complete full installations of oil and gas burners, commercial, domestic, and condensing boilers

• Perform routine inspections, cleanings, and preventative maintenance on oil- and gas-fired heating systems

• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, ignition, and combustion-related issues

• Inspect and maintain controls, draft inducers, heat exchangers, smokestacks, chimneys, venting, and piping

• Troubleshoot issues related to improper combustion, ignition failure, clogged filters, fuel delivery, and airflow

• Identify required replacement parts and place orders as needed

• Ensure systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable codes and manufacturer specifications

• Complete all required service documentation and reports accurately and timely

• Communicate system conditions, findings, and recommendations clearly with customers and supervisors

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Valid Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) license

  • B1, B2, or S8 required

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience installing, repairing, and maintaining oil and gas burner systems

• Demonstrated ability to install, service, and troubleshoot oil and gas burners in residential and commercial settings

• Strong understanding of burner components, including fuel pumps, gas valves, nozzles, combustion chambers, ignition systems, and controls

• Proven ability to diagnose and resolve common oil and gas burner issues such as improper combustion, ignition failures, fuel delivery problems, and ventilation issues

• Basic electrical knowledge, plumbing skills, and strong mechanical aptitude

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, and schematics

• Working knowledge of local building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and frequently kneel, bend, and work in confined spaces

At The Carabetta Companies, we hold ourselves to high standards and seek team members who share our commitment to excellence. When you join us, you become part of a motivated, hard-working group of professionals—our Carabetta “extended family.”

If you take pride in quality workmanship, preventative maintenance, and reliable service, we want to hear from you!