How do they match: Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

  • Heating Operators Engineer
  • Heating and Ventilating Worker
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic
  • Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic Boiler Operator

  • 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.
  • Ignite fuel in burners, using torches or flames.
  • 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, or air-conditioning equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings, marine vessels, or pneumatic tools.
  • Weigh, measure, and record fuel used.

  • Ignite fuel to activate heating equipment.