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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

SOC 51-8021.00

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.

Green Occupation Zone 3 Production

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation Monitoring

4.0

Critical Thinking

3.4

Operation and Control

3.4

Active Listening

3.2

Monitoring

3.2

Troubleshooting

3.2

Quality Control Analysis

3.2

Reading Comprehension

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical

4.2

Production and Processing

3.3

English Language

3.3

Education and Training

3.2

Mathematics

2.9

Engineering and Technology

2.8

Public Safety and Security

2.8

Administration and Management

2.7

Key Tasks

1Monitor 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.

2Activate valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, to adjust supplies of combustion air, and to control the flow of fuel into burners.

3Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.

4Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.

5Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.

Also Known As

Air Compressor Engineer Air Compressor Operator Air Conditioning Engineer Air Plant Engineer Auxiliary Operator Blowing Engineer Boiler Fireman Boiler Operator Boiler Operator Helper Boiler Plant Operator