Posted 2 months ago
Oil Burner Technician
@ Carmichael Engineering Ltd.
Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
Overview
Carmichael Engineering Ltd. is hiring a full-time Oil Burner Technician in Eastern Nova Scotia, Port Hawkesbury. The role maintains, diagnoses and repairs commercial and institutional hot water and steam heating systems, reporting to the Service Manager. The position is unionized with union rates.
Responsibilities:
- Seasonal maintenance of hot water and steam heating systems
- Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve system faults
- Test combustion equipment and control systems
- Replace faulty parts and reassemble systems
- Perform combustion analysis and adjustments
Requirements summary:
- Oil burner boiler experience required
- Hydronics experience required
- Gas or oil licences an asset
- Valid driver's licence
- Strong client and supplier communication
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Department | Maintenance & repair |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Plant or factory, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
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Full company description
Dedicated to Excellence For over a century, Carmichael has been delivering expert solutions in HVAC, industrial refrigeration, automation, combustion, energy, and scientific equipment services. From our roots in Montreal to our nationwide presence, our commitment to excellence remains unwavering. Explore our expertise and see how we can support your business. Engagés envers l’excellence Depuis plus de 100 ans, Carmichael offre des solutions expertes en CVAC, réfrigération industrielle, automatisation, combustion, énergie et équipements scientifiques. De nos débuts à Montréal à notre présence à l’échelle nationale, notre engagement envers l’excellence demeure inébranlable. Découvrez notre expertise et voyez comment nous pouvons soutenir votre entreprise.
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- Business categories
- Service Industry
- Professional Services
- Consumer Electronics
- Other recorded names
- Carmichael Engineering Ltd.
- Specialties
- Heating and combustion
- Design and maintenance of thermal systems
- Energy Management
- Building Automation
- Industrial Refrigeration
- HVAC
- Design Build
- and Scientific Refrigeration and Calibration
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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Dedicated to Excellence For over a century, Carmichael has been delivering expert solutions in HVAC, industrial refrigeration, automation, combustion, energy, and scientific equipment services. From our roots in Montreal to our nationwide presence, our commitment to excellence remains unwavering. Explore our expertise and see how we can support your business. Engagés envers l’excellence Depuis plus de 100 ans…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Facilities Services |
| Company size | 501-1,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Montreal, QC |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 1922 |
| Specialties | Heating and combustionDesign and maintenance of thermal systemsEnergy ManagementBuilding AutomationIndustrial RefrigerationHVACDesign Buildand Scientific Refrigeration and Calibration |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 18 |
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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.
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