Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators
Also called:
Boiler Operator, Stationary Engineer, Operating Engineer, Plant Utilities Engineer
see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, or Navy.
Electrical Power Production Apprentice; Electrical Power Production Craftsman; Electrical Power Production Helper; Electrical Power Production Journeyman
Prime Power Production Specialist
Fireman
Auxiliary Systems Technician; Aviation Boatswain's Mate, Launching and Recovery Equipment; CG 47 Gas Turbine Mechanical Maintenance Technician; DDG 51 Gas Turbine Electrical Maintenance Technician; DDG-M Gas Turbine Mechanical Maintenance Technician; Electronic Automatic Boiler Controls Console Operator; FFG-7 Gas Turbine Electrical Maintenance Technician; Fireman; LCAC Craft Engineer/Assistant Operator; Machinist's Mate Weapons; Machinist's Mate/Nuclear
What they do:
Operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes. Operate equipment, such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines, and steam boilers.
On the job, you would:
- Operate or tend stationary engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment such as pumps, compressors, and air-conditioning equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings, marine vessels, or pneumatic tools.
- Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
- Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
- product and service development
Business
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
Math and Science
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Basic Skills
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
- talking to others
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
- keep your arm or hand steady
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
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People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Independence
- Attention to Detail
- Stress Tolerance
- Self Control
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You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
Facilities management software
- Building management system software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS software
Word processing software
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high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$53,560
per year, on average
This work is part of the .
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You might like a career in one of these industries:
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In the Coast Guard:
Fireman
