How do they match: Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

  • Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

  • Mechanic
  • Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic
  • HVAC Mechanic
  • HVAC Mechanic Boiler Operator
  • Heating and Ventilating Worker
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic Boiler Operator
  • Maintenance Mechanic
  • Oiler and Watertender Fireman

  • 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.

  • Install burners and auxiliary equipment, using hand tools.
  • 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.
  • Adjust controls and/or valves on equipment to provide power, and to regulate and set operations of system or industrial processes.
  • 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.
  • Operate mechanical hoppers and provide assistance in their adjustment and repair.
  • Perform or arrange for repairs, such as complete overhauls, replacement of defective valves, gaskets, or bearings, or fabrication of new parts.
  • Provide assistance to plumbers in repairing or replacing water, sewer, or waste lines, and in daily maintenance activities.
  • Supervise the work of assistant stationary engineers, turbine operators, boiler tenders, or air conditioning and refrigeration operators and mechanics.
  • Switch from automatic to manual controls and isolate equipment mechanically and electrically to allow for safe inspection and repair work.

  • Repair production equipment or tools.
  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.
  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow.