How do they match: Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

  • Check the air quality of ventilation systems and make adjustments to ensure compliance with mandated safety codes.
  • Develop operation, safety, and maintenance procedures or assist in their development.
  • 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 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.
  • 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.