- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job 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.
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators spend a lot of their time Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Perceptual Speed, Near Vision, and Oral Expression. Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators are typically characterized as being Realistic and Investigative. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Chemistry, and Public Safety and Security and are skilled at Operation and Control and Operation Monitoring.
Work Activities
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Handling and Moving Objects
Performing General Physical Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Processing Information
Scheduling Work and Activities
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Thinking Creatively
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Training and Teaching Others
Getting Information
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Coaching and Developing Others
Analyzing Data or Information
Performing Administrative Activities
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Interacting With Computers
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Developing and Building Teams
Assisting and Caring for Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Selling or Influencing Others
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Perceptual Speed
Near Vision
Oral Expression
Selective Attention
Auditory Attention
Multilimb Coordination
Problem Sensitivity
Control Precision
Reaction Time
Inductive Reasoning
Manual Dexterity
Category Flexibility
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Deductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Finger Dexterity
Hearing Sensitivity
Information Ordering
Written Expression
Visual Color Discrimination
Static Strength
Visualization
Extent Flexibility
Flexibility of Closure
Speech Clarity
Depth Perception
Speech Recognition
Trunk Strength
Time Sharing
Far Vision
Response Orientation
Speed of Closure
Fluency of Ideas
Rate Control
Gross Body Equilibrium
Memorization
Originality
Gross Body Coordination
Stamina
Glare Sensitivity
Dynamic Strength
Speed of Limb Movement
Wrist-Finger Speed
Mathematical Reasoning
Number Facility
Spatial Orientation
Sound Localization
Peripheral Vision
Night Vision
Interests
Realistic
Investigative
Conventional
Enterprising
Social
Artistic
Knowledge
Mechanical
Chemistry
Public Safety and Security
Building and Construction
Engineering and Technology
Physics
Design
Education and Training
Mathematics
Computers and Electronics
Administration and Management
English Language
Clerical
Customer and Personal Service
Law and Government
Production and Processing
Psychology
Personnel and Human Resources
Telecommunications
Communications and Media
Medicine and Dentistry
Therapy and Counseling
Geography
Transportation
Sales and Marketing
Biology
Economics and Accounting
Sociology and Anthropology
History and Archeology
Philosophy and Theology
Wages
Illinois
$67,160
Hawaii
$64,060
District of Columbia
$61,970
California
$61,840
Kansas
$60,490
Alaska
$60,480
Wyoming
$59,040
New York
$58,110
Nevada
$57,870
Maryland
$57,480
Delaware
$55,970
Washington
$55,470
Michigan
$54,740
Minnesota
$53,860
Connecticut
$53,110
Oregon
$52,090
Rhode Island
$50,840
Massachusetts
$50,750
New Mexico
$50,240
Montana
$50,220
New Jersey
$50,200
Ohio
$50,060
Colorado
$49,830
Utah
$49,370
Oklahoma
$48,560
West Virginia
$48,530
Alabama
$48,280
Tennessee
$48,080
South Carolina
$47,720
New Hampshire
$47,710
Pennsylvania
$47,410
Wisconsin
$47,070
Indiana
$46,840
Arizona
$44,850
Idaho
$44,640
Missouri
$44,540
Virginia
$44,400
Georgia
$44,140
Maine
$44,030
Texas
$43,880
North Carolina
$42,420
Nebraska
$42,300
Florida
$41,890
Iowa
$41,600
Louisiana
$41,540
North Dakota
$40,710
South Dakota
$40,330
Arkansas
$38,820
Kentucky
$38,260
Puerto Rico
$38,190
Mississippi
$33,600
Vermont
$32,640
Skills
Operation and Control
Operation Monitoring
Repairing
Troubleshooting
Critical Thinking
Quality Control Analysis
Equipment Maintenance
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Judgment and Decision Making
Management of Personnel Resources
Writing
Active Listening
Time Management
Systems Evaluation
Coordination
Systems Analysis
Speaking
Instructing
Science
Active Learning
Social Perceptiveness
Equipment Selection
Service Orientation
Negotiation
Persuasion
Learning Strategies
Operations Analysis
Mathematics
Installation
Management of Material Resources
Technology Design
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Working Conditions
Independence
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Integrity
Dependability
Independence
Attention to Detail
Stress Tolerance
Self Control
Cooperation
Concern for Others
Initiative
Innovation
Adaptability/Flexibility
Social Orientation
Leadership
Persistence
Analytical Thinking
Achievement/Effort
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Freedom to Make Decisions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Contact With Others
Time Pressure
Work With Work Group or Team
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Letters and Memos
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Spend Time Standing
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Consequence of Error
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Degree of Automation
Physical Proximity
Coordinate or Lead Others
Spend Time Walking and Running
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Sitting
Level of Competition
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Duration of Typical Work Week
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Work Schedules
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Decision Making
Electronic Mail
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Under Cover
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
-Limited freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Electronic Mail
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Sitting
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Telephone
Spend Time Walking and Running
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Exposed to High Places
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Telephone
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Radiation
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Contaminants
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Time Pressure
Letters and Memos
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Electronic Mail
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Frequency of Decision Making
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Face-to-Face Discussions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Outdoors, Under Cover
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Frequency of Decision Making
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Time Pressure
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Electronic Mail
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to High Places
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
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.
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.
Fire coal furnaces by hand or with stokers and gas- or oil-fed boilers, using automatic gas feeds or oil pumps.
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.
Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.
Adjust controls and/or valves on equipment to provide power, and to regulate and set operations of system or industrial processes.
Switch from automatic to manual controls and isolate equipment mechanically and electrically to allow for safe inspection and repair work.
Clean and lubricate boilers and auxiliary equipment and make minor adjustments as needed, using hand tools.
Check the air quality of ventilation systems and make adjustments to ensure compliance with mandated safety codes.
Perform or arrange for repairs, such as complete overhauls, replacement of defective valves, gaskets, or bearings, or fabrication of new parts.
Weigh, measure, and record fuel used.
Develop operation, safety, and maintenance procedures or assist in their development.
Install burners and auxiliary equipment, using hand tools.
Contact equipment manufacturers or appropriate specialists when necessary to resolve equipment problems.
Test electrical systems to determine voltages, using voltage meters.
Provide assistance to plumbers in repairing or replacing water, sewer, or waste lines, and in daily maintenance activities.
- Importance Supplemental-
Supervise the work of assistant stationary engineers, turbine operators, boiler tenders, or air conditioning and refrigeration operators and mechanics.
Receive instructions from steam engineers regarding steam plant and air compressor operations.
Ignite fuel in burners, using torches or flames.
Investigate and report on accidents.
Operate mechanical hoppers and provide assistance in their adjustment and repair.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
Switch from automatic to manual controls and isolate equipment mechanically and electrically to allow for safe inspection and repair work.
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.
Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
Clean and lubricate boilers and auxiliary equipment and make minor adjustments as needed, using hand tools.
Perform or arrange for repairs, such as complete overhauls, replacement of defective valves, gaskets, or bearings, or fabrication of new parts.
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.
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.
Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
Adjust controls and/or valves on equipment to provide power, and to regulate and set operations of system or industrial processes.
Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
Weigh, measure, and record fuel used.
Install burners and auxiliary equipment, using hand tools.
Contact equipment manufacturers or appropriate specialists when necessary to resolve equipment problems.
Provide assistance to plumbers in repairing or replacing water, sewer, or waste lines, and in daily maintenance activities.
Test electrical systems to determine voltages, using voltage meters.
Develop operation, safety, and maintenance procedures or assist in their development.
Fire coal furnaces by hand or with stokers and gas- or oil-fed boilers, using automatic gas feeds or oil pumps.
Check the air quality of ventilation systems and make adjustments to ensure compliance with mandated safety codes.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Investigate and report on accidents.
Receive instructions from steam engineers regarding steam plant and air compressor operations.
Supervise the work of assistant stationary engineers, turbine operators, boiler tenders, or air conditioning and refrigeration operators and mechanics.
Ignite fuel in burners, using torches or flames.
Operate mechanical hoppers and provide assistance in their adjustment and repair.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
Weigh, measure, and record fuel used.
Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
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.
Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.
Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
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.
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.
Fire coal furnaces by hand or with stokers and gas- or oil-fed boilers, using automatic gas feeds or oil pumps.
Clean and lubricate boilers and auxiliary equipment and make minor adjustments as needed, using hand tools.
Develop operation, safety, and maintenance procedures or assist in their development.
Check the air quality of ventilation systems and make adjustments to ensure compliance with mandated safety codes.
Provide assistance to plumbers in repairing or replacing water, sewer, or waste lines, and in daily maintenance activities.
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.
Perform or arrange for repairs, such as complete overhauls, replacement of defective valves, gaskets, or bearings, or fabrication of new parts.
Install burners and auxiliary equipment, using hand tools.
Contact equipment manufacturers or appropriate specialists when necessary to resolve equipment problems.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Supervise the work of assistant stationary engineers, turbine operators, boiler tenders, or air conditioning and refrigeration operators and mechanics.
Receive instructions from steam engineers regarding steam plant and air compressor operations.
Operate mechanical hoppers and provide assistance in their adjustment and repair.
Ignite fuel in burners, using torches or flames.
Investigate and report on accidents.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
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.
Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
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.
Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.
Adjust controls and/or valves on equipment to provide power, and to regulate and set operations of system or industrial processes.
Fire coal furnaces by hand or with stokers and gas- or oil-fed boilers, using automatic gas feeds or oil pumps.
Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
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.
Check the air quality of ventilation systems and make adjustments to ensure compliance with mandated safety codes.
Weigh, measure, and record fuel used.
Develop operation, safety, and maintenance procedures or assist in their development.
Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
Clean and lubricate boilers and auxiliary equipment and make minor adjustments as needed, using hand tools.
Provide assistance to plumbers in repairing or replacing water, sewer, or waste lines, and in daily maintenance activities.
Contact equipment manufacturers or appropriate specialists when necessary to resolve equipment problems.
Perform or arrange for repairs, such as complete overhauls, replacement of defective valves, gaskets, or bearings, or fabrication of new parts.
Install burners and auxiliary equipment, using hand 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.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate mechanical hoppers and provide assistance in their adjustment and repair.
Receive instructions from steam engineers regarding steam plant and air compressor operations.
Supervise the work of assistant stationary engineers, turbine operators, boiler tenders, or air conditioning and refrigeration operators and mechanics.
Investigate and report on accidents.
Ignite fuel in burners, using torches or flames.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Perform or arrange for repairs, such as complete overhauls, replacement of defective valves, gaskets, or bearings, or fabrication of new parts.
Test electrical systems to determine voltages, using voltage meters.
Switch from automatic to manual controls and isolate equipment mechanically and electrically to allow for safe inspection and repair work.
Develop operation, safety, and maintenance procedures or assist in their development.
Clean and lubricate boilers and auxiliary equipment and make minor adjustments as needed, using hand tools.
Provide assistance to plumbers in repairing or replacing water, sewer, or waste lines, and in daily maintenance activities.
Install burners and auxiliary equipment, using hand tools.
Contact equipment manufacturers or appropriate specialists when necessary to resolve equipment problems.
Adjust controls and/or valves on equipment to provide power, and to regulate and set operations of system or industrial processes.
Fire coal furnaces by hand or with stokers and gas- or oil-fed boilers, using automatic gas feeds or oil pumps.
Check the air quality of ventilation systems and make adjustments to ensure compliance with mandated safety codes.
Weigh, measure, and record fuel used.
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.
Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
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.
Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.
Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
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.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Ignite fuel in burners, using torches or flames.
Supervise the work of assistant stationary engineers, turbine operators, boiler tenders, or air conditioning and refrigeration operators and mechanics.
Investigate and report on accidents.
Operate mechanical hoppers and provide assistance in their adjustment and repair.
Receive instructions from steam engineers regarding steam plant and air compressor operations.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Clean and lubricate boilers and auxiliary equipment and make minor adjustments as needed, using hand tools.
Switch from automatic to manual controls and isolate equipment mechanically and electrically to allow for safe inspection and repair work.
Contact equipment manufacturers or appropriate specialists when necessary to resolve equipment problems.
Perform or arrange for repairs, such as complete overhauls, replacement of defective valves, gaskets, or bearings, or fabrication of new parts.
Test electrical systems to determine voltages, using voltage meters.
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.
Develop operation, safety, and maintenance procedures or assist in their development.
Provide assistance to plumbers in repairing or replacing water, sewer, or waste lines, and in daily maintenance activities.
Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
Fire coal furnaces by hand or with stokers and gas- or oil-fed boilers, using automatic gas feeds or oil pumps.
Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
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.
Adjust controls and/or valves on equipment to provide power, and to regulate and set operations of system or industrial processes.
Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
Weigh, measure, and record fuel used.
Check the air quality of ventilation systems and make adjustments to ensure compliance with mandated safety codes.
Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.
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.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Ignite fuel in burners, using torches or flames.
Receive instructions from steam engineers regarding steam plant and air compressor operations.
Supervise the work of assistant stationary engineers, turbine operators, boiler tenders, or air conditioning and refrigeration operators and mechanics.
Operate mechanical hoppers and provide assistance in their adjustment and repair.
Investigate and report on accidents.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Install burners and auxiliary equipment, using hand tools.
Provide assistance to plumbers in repairing or replacing water, sewer, or waste lines, and in daily maintenance activities.
Contact equipment manufacturers or appropriate specialists when necessary to resolve equipment problems.
Switch from automatic to manual controls and isolate equipment mechanically and electrically to allow for safe inspection and repair work.
Perform or arrange for repairs, such as complete overhauls, replacement of defective valves, gaskets, or bearings, or fabrication of new parts.
Develop operation, safety, and maintenance procedures or assist in their development.
Test electrical systems to determine voltages, using voltage meters.
Check the air quality of ventilation systems and make adjustments to ensure compliance with mandated safety codes.
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.
Weigh, measure, and record fuel used.
Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
Fire coal furnaces by hand or with stokers and gas- or oil-fed boilers, using automatic gas feeds or oil pumps.
Clean and lubricate boilers and auxiliary equipment and make minor adjustments as needed, using hand tools.
Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
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, and air-conditioning equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings, marine vessels, or pneumatic tools.
Adjust controls and/or valves on equipment to provide power, and to regulate and set operations of system or industrial processes.
Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Investigate and report on accidents.
Ignite fuel in burners, using torches or flames.
Receive instructions from steam engineers regarding steam plant and air compressor operations.
Operate mechanical hoppers and provide assistance in their adjustment and repair.
Supervise the work of assistant stationary engineers, turbine operators, boiler tenders, or air conditioning and refrigeration operators and mechanics.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.
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.
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.
Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
Fire coal furnaces by hand or with stokers and gas- or oil-fed boilers, using automatic gas feeds or oil pumps.
Check the air quality of ventilation systems and make adjustments to ensure compliance with mandated safety codes.
Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
Test electrical systems to determine voltages, using voltage meters.
Weigh, measure, and record fuel used.
Clean and lubricate boilers and auxiliary equipment and make minor adjustments as needed, using hand tools.
Perform or arrange for repairs, such as complete overhauls, replacement of defective valves, gaskets, or bearings, or fabrication of new parts.
Contact equipment manufacturers or appropriate specialists when necessary to resolve equipment problems.
Develop operation, safety, and maintenance procedures or assist in their development.
Switch from automatic to manual controls and isolate equipment mechanically and electrically to allow for safe inspection and repair work.
Install burners and auxiliary equipment, using hand tools.
Provide assistance to plumbers in repairing or replacing water, sewer, or waste lines, and in daily maintenance activities.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Operate mechanical hoppers and provide assistance in their adjustment and repair.
Supervise the work of assistant stationary engineers, turbine operators, boiler tenders, or air conditioning and refrigeration operators and mechanics.
Receive instructions from steam engineers regarding steam plant and air compressor operations.
Ignite fuel in burners, using torches or flames.
Investigate and report on accidents.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Install burners and auxiliary equipment, using hand tools.
Check the air quality of ventilation systems and make adjustments to ensure compliance with mandated safety codes.
Contact equipment manufacturers or appropriate specialists when necessary to resolve equipment problems.
Test electrical systems to determine voltages, using voltage meters.
Provide assistance to plumbers in repairing or replacing water, sewer, or waste lines, and in daily maintenance activities.
Develop operation, safety, and maintenance procedures or assist in their development.
Weigh, measure, and record fuel used.
Clean and lubricate boilers and auxiliary equipment and make minor adjustments as needed, using hand tools.
Fire coal furnaces by hand or with stokers and gas- or oil-fed boilers, using automatic gas feeds or oil pumps.
Perform or arrange for repairs, such as complete overhauls, replacement of defective valves, gaskets, or bearings, or fabrication of new parts.
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.
Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
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.
Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
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.
Switch from automatic to manual controls and isolate equipment mechanically and electrically to allow for safe inspection and repair work.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Investigate and report on accidents.
Ignite fuel in burners, using torches or flames.
Receive instructions from steam engineers regarding steam plant and air compressor operations.
Supervise the work of assistant stationary engineers, turbine operators, boiler tenders, or air conditioning and refrigeration operators and mechanics.
Operate mechanical hoppers and provide assistance in their adjustment and repair.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
Less than a High School Diploma
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
Bachelor's Degree