How do they match: Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

  • Cooling System Operator
  • Thermal Systems Engineer

  • 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.

  • 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.
  • Test electrical systems to determine voltages, using voltage meters.

  • 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.
  • Direct operational or production activities.
  • Inspect production equipment.
  • Lubricate production equipment.
  • Maintain production or processing equipment.
  • Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
  • Operate energy production equipment.
  • Operate pumping systems or equipment.
  • Plan production or operational procedures or sequences.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Repair production equipment or tools.
  • Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.
  • Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.