Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators at My Next Move for Veterans

Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators

Also called: Boiler Operator, Boiler Technician, Building Engineer, Stationary Engineer

In the military: see titles from the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or Navy.

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:

Monitor and inspect equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely.
Activate valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, to adjust supplies of combustion air, and to control the flow of fuel into burners.
Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.

Engineering and Technology

mechanical

Arts and Humanities

English language

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

manufacture and distribution of products

Education and Training

teaching and course design

Basic Skills

thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements

Problem Solving