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Oil Burner Technician

Port Hawkesbury, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 4, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: Professional degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

The technician will perform maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of commercial and institutional heating systems to ensure operational efficiency. Responsibilities include conducting combustion analysis, managing material supplies, and maintaining accurate service records.

Job details

Carmichael Engineering is seeking a full-time Commercial Heating technician to join its team. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will play a key role in the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of commercial and institutional heating systems, ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient operation. In this role, you will be primarily responsible for servicing, troubleshooting, and repairing hot water and steam heating systems, while supporting operational continuity for commercial and institutional clients. Please note this is a unionized position. Job Title: Oil Burner Technician Work Location: Eastern Nova Scotia / Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia Salary Range: Unionized Rates Responsibilities: Perform seasonal maintenance on a wide range of hot water and steam heating systems in industrial and institutional sectors Diagnose system issues, troubleshoot, and resolve problems Test combustion equipment and associated control systems Dismantle defective systems and test components Replace faulty parts and reassemble repaired systems Test system operation and make necessary adjustments to ensure safe and reliable performance Estimate, order, and install materials and supplies required for equipment maintenance Maintain accurate records of repairs, replacements, and causes of malfunctions Perform combustion analysis and adjustments to meet manufacturer requirements Provide personalized follow-up with clients Requirements: Oil Burner Boiler experience required Hydronics experience required Gaz or Oil licenses an asset Valid driver’s license Strong communication skills with clients and suppliers Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and electrical diagrams Health and Safety is a core value at Carmichael Engineering. You are expected to comply at all times with company and client health and safety policies while working on-site. Carmichael Engineering welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must have experience with oil burner boilers and hydronics systems. A valid driver's license and the ability to interpret mechanical and electrical documentation are required.