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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
1
O*NET-SOC Title
Stationary Engineers
and
Boiler Operators
7
Alternate Occupation Titles
Boiler Plant
Equipment
Mechanic
Cooling
System
Operator
Heating
and
Ventilating Worker
Heating, Ventilation,
and
Air Conditioning Mechanic
Heating, Ventilation,
and
Air Conditioning Mechanic Boiler Operator
Oiler
and
Watertender Fireman
Thermal
Systems
Engineer
1
O*NET-SOC Description
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.
11
Tasks
Adjust controls
and
/or valves on
equipment
to provide power,
and
to regulate
and
set operations of
system
or industrial processes.
Analyze problems
and
take appropriate action to ensure continuous
and
reliable operation of
equipment
and
systems.
Check the air quality of ventilation
systems
and
make adjustments to ensure compliance with mandated safety codes.
Clean
and
lubricate boilers
and
auxiliary
equipment
and
make minor adjustments as needed, using hand tools.
Contact
equipment
manufacturers or appropriate specialists when necessary to resolve
equipment
problems.
Install burners
and
auxiliary
equipment
, using hand tools.
Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance,
and
safety activities, including test results, instrument readings,
and
details of
equipment
malfunctions
and
maintenance work.
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 or tend stationary engines, boilers,
and
auxiliary
equipment
, such as pumps, compressors, or air-conditioning
equipment
, to supply
and
maintain steam or heat for buildings, marine vessels, or pneumatic tools.
Switch from automatic to manual controls
and
isolate
equipment
mechanically
and
electrically to allow for safe
inspection
and
repair work.
Test electrical
systems
to determine voltages, using voltage meters.
21
Detailed Work Activities
Inspect
production
equipment.
Adjust
equipment
controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.
Adjust
equipment
controls to regulate gas flow.
Adjust
equipment
to ensure optimal performance.
Adjust flow of electricity to tools or production
equipment.
Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic
systems.
Clean production
equipment.
Confer with others to resolve production problems or
equipment
malfunctions.
Ignite fuel to activate heating
equipment.
Lubricate production
equipment.
Maintain production or processing
equipment.
Monitor
equipment
fluid levels.
Monitor
equipment
operation to ensure proper functioning.
Operate energy distribution
equipment.
Operate energy production
equipment.
Operate industrial
equipment.
Operate pumping
systems
or
equipment.
Repair production
equipment
or tools.
Test electrical
equipment
or
systems
to ensure proper functioning.
Troubleshoot
equipment
or
systems
operation problems.
Watch operating
equipment
to detect malfunctions.
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