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6-10 years of experience
Supervised start up, shut down, and daily evolutions of Union Iron Works 110,000 lb/hr water tube fixed grate stoker Biomass boiler, Foxboro Controls 760/761 single loop controllers, and two 80,000 lb/hr 600psi oil boilers.
- Responsible for supervision and training of over 12 operators of varying experience level from entry level to control room supervisor.
- Assisted in the execution of many complex evolutions including Fourteen planed Shut downs/ Start ups.
- Hand selected to advance from Auxiliary Operator to Boiler Operator by the Plant Superintendent.
- Lead a team in troubleshooting distilling water systems conducting repairs to ensure the plant was able to meet all operational commitments.
- Constructed scaffolding inside firebox to conduct inspections and make repairs to the water tubes, grates, and refractory.
- Scheduled and assigned preventive maintenance for all Boiler mechanical equipment.
- Maintained all Boiler logs and maintenance history of the Boilers both wood and oil fired plants.
10+ years of experience
Expertly operate and maintain high pressure boilers, steam turbines, industrial chillers, air compressors, and various pumps. Supervise and motivate other technicians to peak levels of productivity. Serve as a Plant Environmental Manager and Hazmat Manager.
- Saved $12+ million in unscheduled outages by proactively identifying and quickly correcting major plant deficiencies.
- Significantly reduced injuries by redeveloping “[company name]” procedures and company-wide standards.
- Increased boiler combustion efficiency and lowered emissions by optimizing burner performance.
0-5 years of experience
Worked as an entry-level Machine Operator, then as a Boiler Operator Apprentice under a Licensed Steam Engineer.
- Operated automatically fired boiler to generate steam that supplied heat for food production process, and safely maintained the main header pressure.
- Executed daily operations of maintaining a normal operating water level.
- Wrote, designed and produced a standard operating procedure for the Evaporator.
- Observed pressure, temperature, feed water regulators and burners.
- Turned valves and adjusted controls to set specified water level and steam pressure of boiler.
- Trained fellow Boiler Operators in CIP process of an Evaporator.
- Tested and treated boiler feed water, using chemical testing kits and oxygen scavengers.
- Maintained a boiler room log, recorded meter and gauge data readings, such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the operation of Three Low Pressure 250 H.P Cleaver Brooks Fire-Tube Boilers.
- Maintained Water Towers, De-Alkalizes, Water Softeners, Chillers, Re-Heat
- Completed numerous preventive maintenance on daily basis.
- Provided and submitted log entries.
- Coordinate with other shifts for proper round the clock operation.
0-5 years of experience
Worked as a boiler/co-generation plant engineer, at the Rio Tinto Mineral Plant.
- Operated three high pressure boilers to maintain steam to primary process and boric acid plants.
- Operated Siemens SPPA T3000 workbench controls.
- Operated, maintained, and oversaw 48 MW co-generation steam plant.
0-5 years of experience
Responsibilities: Responsible for all aspects of the boiler plant operations. Operate 3-2500 Horsepower boilers and all of their appurtenances. Maintain physical plant equipment that supports the operation of steam to 13 mega watt generator.
- Performed a thorough inspection of boiler equipment everyday.
- Maintained critical documentation required by the State of Minnesota and Foster Wheeler.
- Maintained and processed water for boiler plant.
6-10 years of experience
Responsible for all High Pressure Boilers in the plant. Which consist of 150HP,
400HP and 500HP Natural Gas Boilers.
- Ensured all boilers were in top shape to produce high quality dry steam for plant
- Worked on all the Baltimore Air Coil Cooling towers.
- Monitored Ammonia compressors and ammonia levels
- Worked on Centrifugal and Positive displacement pumps.
10+ years of experience
Run and maintain 3 high pressure boilers
- Monitored readings through a computer system to ensure efficiency of all systems
- Trained new operators on both job responsibilities as well as safety issues and standards
- Used power, manual, and electronic tools to repair boilers
- Tested samples of water and chemicals taken from boilers and other systems to ensure safety as well as longevity of machinery
- Maintain maintenance for boilers and hydraulic system
- Formed reports of all boiler activity with a focus on suggested improvements
10+ years of experience
Maintained and operated 150,000 pound per hour boilers.
- Maintained and operated 25,000 pound per hour boilers.
- Monitored live coal fire in boiler and made necessary adjustments to continue certain output expectations.
- Operated small diesel locomotive, front end loaders, and a dump truck to transport coal as necessary.
- Monitoring and implemented the change from the coal system to natural gas.
- Monitored water levels, drum levels, DA tank levels, stability of pumps, and other processes related to natural gas boilers.
- Maintained boilers via cleaning, painting, and various testing.
0-5 years of experience
Successfully operated and performed preventative maintenance, and routine maintenance for two Clever Brooks High pressure D style water tube boiler.
- Successfully operated and performed preventative maintenance, and routine maintenance for two Chiller Carrier units.
- Successfully operated and performed preventative maintenance, and routine maintenance for a EarthWise Centravac Trane duplex water chiller with adaptive control.
- Successfully operated and performed preventative maintenance, and routine maintenance for two Trane air-conditioning units.
0-5 years of experience
Operate high pressure boiler safely
- Maintenance on pumps, air handlers, and air compressors to Maintenance of school facility including plumbing, electrical, security and contacting the appropriate personnel for different situations.
- Ensured appropriate degree of softness of water, maintained a chemical treatment program for effluent systems, charted consumption and regulated steam flow.
- Corrected equipment malfunctions when indicated by direct observation and notified for major repairs, assistance or services.
- Monitored the performance of heating, cooling, and related systems by interpreting alarms and temperature and pressure differentials, troubleshoot problems and made adjustments as needed.
- Monitored and determined operating condition of the equipment.
- Adjusted chemical treatment injection and bleed and blowdown to maintain water quality within set parameters.
- Observed and enforced safety rules and regulations at all times, encouraged safe work behaviors, and reported conditions that may lead to accidents.
- Controlling OS&Y for proper steam flow.
10+ years of experience
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.
- Maintain operate and repair all boilers and auxilary equipment.
- Minor electrical skills as well as welding and minor machinery.
0-5 years of experience
Monitored all auxiliary pumps, maintained turbine oil temperatures, supplied service water for cooling
- Monitored boiler feed water pumps and other associate pumps and motors
- Maintained vacuum on condensers
- Through knowledge of the Lock Out/ Tag Out procedures for all pumps and motors
0-5 years of experience
Read formulas for production and picked raw materials for production, mixed & drummed materials.
- Manufactured textile chemicals hazardous and non-haz.
- Forklift driver for shipping and receiving and also maintained the Inventory.
- Checked and maintained the boiler, also light maintenance in the facility.
0-5 years of experience
Operated Boiler for a large paint laboratory.
- Executed property inspections to find and fix necessary repairs.
- Installed, troubleshoot, repaired, and maintained all building systems.
- Performed various maintenance repairs.
10+ years of experience
Used standard operating procedures to light off and secure boilers, and equipment
- Test water softeners and regenerated water softeners when water was hard
- Operated boilers, pumps, hot wells, condensers, cooling towers, and heat exchangers
- Test boiler water for chemicals and made adjustments
- Prepared boilers for annual inspections
- Performed preventive maintenance on all equipment
- Drove government vehicle to check mechanical rooms on base
10+ years of experience
- Instrumental in redesigning blowdown line for better scale and sludge removal.
- Observed pressure, temperature and draft meters on panel and computers to verify specified operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators, and burners.
- Trained many new operators and achieved significant improvements in the daily operations of the plant.
- Turned valves and adjusted controls to set specified fuel feed, draft openings, water level and steam pressure of boiler.
- Observed boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and made repairs, such as changing burners and tightening pipes and fittings.
- Tested and treated boiler feed water, using specified chemicals.
- Maintained log of meter and gauge readings and recorded data, such as water test results and quantity of fuel consumed.
0-5 years of experience
Set-up, operated and maintained production equipment to meet and exceed plant goals.
- Certified to operate forklift and worked with no safety violations.
- Certified to operate and run steam boilers.
- Trained and mentored new employees on machine, production requirements, quality and safety to enhance their production.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
- Completed quality data collection to meet plant and customer specification.
- Gathered water samples for daily production requirements. Prepared finished goods and reports for inventory control.
- Run boilers to maintain the right amount of steam in plant to continue production.
- Change bearings, gears, gearboxes, shafts, sprockets, chains, belts, rollers, motors, hydraulic cylinders, water pumps etc to maintain production.
6-10 years of experience
Monitor, control and conduct activities that pertain to refinery unit operations and take corrective action when necessary to ensure that all unit conditions and operations are in compliance with safety, environmental and operating policies and procedures. Monitoring temperatures, pressures and rates of flow and levels. Determine malfunctioning units by observing control instruments, such as meters and gauges. Responsible for refinery utilities (steam, air, water, caustic).
- Preventive maintenance
- Ensure procedures for loading spent acid trucks and molted sulfur trucks are followed.
- Run lab tests (conductivity, hardness, silica, ph) on boiler feed water.
- Monitor Boiler for pressures and levels.
- Maintain Cooling Water Tower for ph and temperature for refinery use.
6-10 years of experience
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.
- Maintain operate and repair all boilers and auxilary equipment.
- Minor electrical skills as well as welding and minor machinery.
0-5 years of experience
Operate and maintain high temp. hot water boilers, pumps, piping and valves to insure constant and reliable delivery of hot water heat to cadet area facilities, community center facilities and hospital.
- Take hourly readings on boilers, temperatures and pressures on HTHW loops to AA, CC and hospital facilities to insure safe, reliable and efficient operation.
- Perform mechanical maintenance and repair of pumps, valves, piping and boilers.
- Monitor Energy Management and Control System and respond to critical alarms and other problems that arise, calling in crafts persons to correct problems on HVAC systems base wide.
- Take calls for Emergency Work Desk on nights and weekends and call out appropriate crafts to respond to work requests.
- Set up, operate and maintain portable HTHW boilers used to provide hot water heat while main heat plant is shut down for maintenance.
- Perform lock out – tag out on equipment for maintenance work and fill out all required safety paper work to insure health and safety of plant personnel and others.
0-5 years of experience
Operated boiler and preformed maintenance to buildings on a 150-acre site
- Fixed light fixtures, fixed and replaced piping, monitored fire systems and building security
- Responded to site emergencies and calls Maintained boiler equipment
- Maintained presence for security and fire response 15 psi boiler @ 6,000 pph
0-5 years of experience
Monitor and inspect boiler equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters.
- Maintain water, chemical, and fuel levels in boilers, adjust supplies of combustion air, and control the flow of fuel.
- Fire gas fed boilers using automatic gas feeds and pumps.
- Test, record, and take corrective action for water quality.
- Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions.
- Maintain and conduct daily inspections of the mechanical plant.
0-5 years of experience
Operated all ash removal systems
- Operated boilers and related equipment
- Monitored and operated pulverizers and related equipment
- Monitored and operated waste water system
- Monitored and operated CO2 system
- Properly verified valve position during operations and prior to applying lockout / tagout
- Performed all lockout / tagout according to established policies and procedures
10+ years of experience
- Assisted in the operation of the natural gas fired Wickes Boiler and the coal fired Bros Boiler, and all related auxiliary equipment.
- Tested boiler water quality and took necessary corrective action when needed.
- Treatment of all water entering the paper mill, using chemicals, Krofta Clarifier, and sand filters.
- Started, stopped and monitored 1 and 2 paper machine line shaft turbines.
6-10 years of experience
In this role I am responsible for the operation and monitoring of two Boilers that provide steam to tissue machines. A South Carolina Waste Water Certified B operator that is responsible for the daily process water sampling at our tissue manufacturing facility in Beech Island, SC.
- Write LOP’s (Lock Out Procedures)
- Write SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures)
- Manage the annual review process for Confined Space Entry
- Participate in strategic planning for Waste Water and Waste Treatment
- Daily collection of process water samples
- Weekly Lab Testing of Samples
0-5 years of experience
Operate and maintain four boilers that are used for heat, laundry, kitchen and domestic hot water.
- Repair patient beds, wheelchairs and walkers. Repair ceiling and floor tiles.
- Maintain and repair all aspects of patient’s rooms and common areas.
- Maintain grounds in spring, summer and fall. Also member of snow crew.
- Place orders for all equipment associated with the boiler house and the nursing facility.
0-5 years of experience
- Operated, maintained and repaired gas and wood fired boilers.
- Maintained steam pressure(psi) for smooth operation of plant.
- Operated refiner machine to make wood pulp to company specifications.
- Tested water for conductivity, PH level, sulfite and water hardness.
0-5 years of experience
On a daily basis, conducted maintenance of high-pressure water tube, fire tube and auxiliary equipment.
- Regulated fuel and water levels; maintained required steam pressure at 100 psi and temperature.
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance and minor operation repairs.
- Conducted inspections of equipment and preventative maintenance tasks on boiler plant equipment.
- Checked boiler water for proper chemical levels and added chemicals as needed; blow down mud drum based on results.
- Tested water softeners for hardness, regenerated softeners and dump rock salt for softeners.
- Performed routine building maintenance functions, such as replaced light fixtures, unclogged toilets and reset fire alarms.
- Performed daily VAV Prematic Control and BMS system.
- Performed tests on fire-pumps and generators.
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for operating 2 high pressured boilers 875 horsepower at 72 PSI
- Maintained 2 chillers 1350 tons changed out valves, cut and threaded pipes
- Maintained daily logs of all boiler operations and procedures
- Performed major and minor maintenance on boiler and chiller including oiling turbines and pack pumps
10+ years of experience
Responsible for operation and preventive maintenance of air compressors, boilers, pumps, and auxiliaries pertaining to the operation of the plant.
- Chemical treatment of boilers and auxiliaries
- Operation and maintenance of water softening equipment. A two ion exchange unit with a capacity of 50,000 gallons per regeneration
- Part time employment, based on availability
- Siemens Building management System: Insight Program
0-5 years of experience
On a daily basis, conducted maintenance of high-pressure water tube, fire tube and auxiliary equipment.
- Regulated fuel and water levels; maintained required steam pressure at 100 psi and temperature.
- Conducted routine preventive maintenance and minor operation repairs.
- Conducted inspections of equipment and preventative maintenance tasks on boiler plant equipment.
- Checked boiler water for proper chemical levels and added chemicals as needed; blow down mud drum based on results.
- Tested water softeners for hardness, regenerated softeners and dump rock salt for softeners.
- Performed routine building maintenance functions, such as replaced light fixtures, unclogged toilets and reset fire alarms.
- Performed daily VAV Prematic Control and BMS system.
- Performed tests on fire-pumps and generators.
0-5 years of experience
Operate machines to spread, smooth, level asphalt.
- Observe distribution of paving material to adjust machine settings or material flow.
- Light burners or start heating units of machines, and regulate screed temperatures and asphalt flow rates.
- Start machine, engage clutch, and push and move levers to guide machine along forms or guidelines and to control the operation of machine attachments.
- Fill tanks, hoppers, or machines with paving materials; Heat asphalt to 300 degrees or more.
0-5 years of experience
Under general supervision of plant operator, worked as a boiler operator, also preventive maintenance on building machinery.
- Provide a daily log of events and readings on equipment. Monitor equipment operations via BMS system. Place equipment on and offline via BMS.
- Monitor fire panel, notify personnel in the event of an alarm.
- Plant rounds and readings hourly and take water analysis; do boiler blow downs if necessary: Steam Boiler- blowdowns, take readings, place on and offline. Hot water Boilers- take readings, place on and offline. Chillers- take readings, place on and offline. Generators- generator readings and test.
- Completed assigned work orders throughout the shift.
- Monitor equipment operations, monitor heat exchanges, check temp gauges and make all necessary adjustments.
- Air Handlers- Check magnehelic readings, replace filters, replace belts, lubricate motor bearings.
- Plumbing- Unlcog toilets, sinks, unclog drains, adjust water pressure for toilets, sinks via angle stop vlvs.
6-10 years of experience
Operate stationary boilers and auxiliary equipment such as pumps, fans, demineralizer units and compressors.
- Safety committee member, resulting in the plant achieving over 3500 days without a loss time accident.
- Writing and implementing lockout tag outs to isolate equipment mechanically and electrically to ensure worker safety.
- Test plant water out flows to ensure SPDES requirements are met.
- Perform daily water tests on boiler water and make necessary adjustments and chemical additions to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.
- Monitor and inspect equipment, meters, gauges, alarms, and safety devices to ensure that equipment is running efficiently and safely.
- Analyze problems and take appropriate actions to maintain reliable operation of equipment and systems.
- Maintain logs of readings, test results, and corrective actions taken.
- Preventive maintenance of equipment to prevent mechanical failure.
- Operate various mobile equipment.
6-10 years of experience
According to established procedures and schedules, monitors the operation of the facility boilers.
- Adjusts water levels by operating values
- Maintains related pumps and equipment
- Records temperature and pressure readings
- Serviced and operated high pressure steam boilers, pumps, motors, heaters, gas controls, emergency power generators, coal stokers, fly ash arresters, forced draft systems, safety devices, small turbine parts, boiler controls, and recording devices.
0-5 years of experience
- Monitored daily operations of the Boiler / Chiller Room and facility maintenance alarms
- Check oil gauges, water meters, and etc. I also took readings every (2) hours noting temperature, pressure, water / oil being used, and etc.
- Occassionally had the need to use hand tools such as screwdrivers, all types of pliers (needle nose, wire strippers, linemans, and channelocks)
- When troubleshooting there often was a need for me to use a volt meter to check for amperage, voltage, and continuity
- Operated a BAS system which allowed me turn on or off any pumps needed if the plant demand was calling for more or less heating and / or cooling (CHWP, CWP, PHWP, SHWP, Water Towers, and etc.)
- Monitored any facility maintenance alarms that may have occurred – I then answered and reset if it were possible, if not I would call in the needed personnel to repair the problem
0-5 years of experience
Plant Start-up and successful first run tire process
- Operate and maintain 1500 ton Chillers Atlas Copco air compressors 800 HP steam and hit water boilers
- Monitor and control boilers
- Operate all auxiliary equipment to include air dryers and boiler feed pumps and air compressors
- Perform water chemistry tests
0-5 years of experience
Trained first responders at a chemical weapons disposal unit
- Experienced boiler engineer and operator
- Qualified scene leader and incident commander for all hazmat operations
- Promoted to utility supervisor responsible for chemical reactor units, package boilers, and chiller control systems
- Knowledgeable in Foxboro DCS control systems
6-10 years of experience
Patrol the parking lot and interior of residential building
- Maintained vigilance for the safety of residents and visitors
- Report irregularities and keep records of all incidents
- Check all water/pressure gauges and gas leaks every 2 hrs and keep log
- Check boiler temperatures
- Perform weekly boiler draining known as “Blowing Down the System”
10+ years of experience
Tested boiler water quality and took necessary corrective action.
- Monitored and inspected equipment, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions and to ensure that equipment was operating efficiently and safely.
- Maintained daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.
- Started or stopped generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other equipment as necessary.
- Operated dam gates to control river flow and maintain safe water level.
- Other positions held include Hydro Operator, Pulp/Paper Tester.
- Served on Fire, HazMat and Emergency Care Brigades.
- Attended all workplace safety trainings per year.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for two waste tire-fired incinerators/boilers each with three reciprocating grates.
- One GE 31 MW turbine
- Closely monitor fire box and underside of grates
- Regeneration and operation of 2 demineralizers
- Monitoring and management of on-site waste water
- Take readings and make adjustments as required
- Operate grapple to load shredded tire fuel
- Cleaning of boiler room
6-10 years of experience
Supervise and coordinate maintenance staff, carry out PM protocol, and maintain work orders
- Manage outside contractors and vendors
- Maintain and ensure proper and safe use of high pressure boiler
- Perform maintenance duties on buildings, electrical systems, and machines
- Engineer and fabricate machinery
- Install new AC/DC electrical systems in production machines
- Install and maintain plumbing, air piping, pumps, and motors on plant machinery
0-5 years of experience
- Responsible for proper start up and shut down of boilers and electric water pumps.
- Operates boilers normally at a safe and proper pressure and temperature.
- Hourly inspection of boiler water pipes and valves.
- Responsible for recording gauges, temperature and pressures of the boilers on an hourly basis.
- Responsible for recording water meter readings throughout plant on a scheduled basis.
0-5 years of experience
- Perform daily water test on all boiler and domestic well samples.
- Conduct and log hourly plant conditions and changes. Make all operational decisions to maximize boiler efficiency.
- Responsible for all preventive and routine maintenance on boilers, electrical pumps, and piping systems.
- Certified WT3 and DSM for water operations.
0-5 years of experience
Maintain 3 steam boilers and 8 fire boilers on campus
- Troubleshoot and fix any electrical problems with boilers
- Monitor steam pressure and chemical levels on the boilers
- Cut and thread piping and replace gauges, floats and traps
- Check and maintain 56 mechanical rooms on campus
Boiler Operator Duties and Responsibilities
Any business that has a boiler system hires boiler operators to keep the system and all related equipment functioning. No matter the employer or how extensive the boiler system may be, the basic daily duties for boiler operators are the same and include the following:
Monitor and Maintain Boilers Boiler operators perform frequent inspection checks and regular maintenance on boiler systems and related valves, gauges, piping, and other equipment.
Inspect Fluids Boiler operators constantly inspect water, gas, and other fluid levels inside boilers and related equipment, making adjustments to fluids as necessary to keep systems operating at peak levels.
Repair Boiler Machinery Boiler operators repair piping, valves, and other boiler machinery as needed.
Replace Boiler Parts Boiler operators replace defective valves, gauges, and other boiler parts as needed.
Record Daily Readings Boiler operators record daily gas readings, feed water tests, and other test results.
Adjust Equipment Boiler operators adjust valves and boiler controls as needed to control the amount of pressure in the system and keep the boiler system functioning safely.
Maintain Cleanliness Boiler operators keep all boiler rooms, related facilities, and work areas clean and organized at all times.
Read Blueprints Boiler operators read and follow blueprints, operations manuals, and instructions to perform scheduled maintenance and make repairs to boiler systems.
Boiler Operator Skills and Qualifications
Boiler operators are professional and hands-on technicians with a high degree of mechanical aptitude who work in physically demanding environments. Employers require boiler operators to display these required job skills:
- Physical stamina – boiler operators are physically able to work in the most extreme conditions, including hot, cold, wet, and steamy environments, and are able to lift up to 75 pounds at a time
- Mental strength – boiler operators sometimes perform work at extreme heights and in tight, confined spaces, which requires them to stay composed and focused even in the most uncomfortable, frightening locations
- Math skills – boiler operators check readings and work with numbers regularly; they can immediately recall measurements and formulas to determine when parts of the boiler system are experiencing too much strain, which requires a good grasp of mathematics and the ability to make quick calculations
- Problem-solving skills – boiler operators make quick decisions to solve potential and existing problems, which requires decisive problem-solving skills
- Communication skills – because boiler operators frequently speak with other boiler workers and provide detailed updates to their immediate supervisors, people in this career have good verbal communication skills
Boiler Operator Education and Training
Boiler operators must have a high school diploma or GED to pursue this career. Employers are more likely to hire boiler operators who have previous experience either directly working with boilers or otherwise working in a boiler room environment. Some employers require formal boiler operation certification. There are several boiler certification options available, which require applicants to pay a fee and pass an exam. Boiler operators with little to no prior experience receive extensive paid job training. Boiler operators in training work directly for an experienced boiler operator or a training supervisor while the training period lasts, the length of which varies by company.
Boiler Operator Salary and Outlook
Job data compiled by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that and boiler operators earn a median annual income of $59,400. Jobs are projected to rise 5 percent by 2026, which is the current national average job growth. Boiler operators receive complete benefits packages that include health insurance with vision and dental coverage. Life insurance, worker’s compensation, and retirement benefits also come standard. In addition to other benefits, boiler operators receive paid vacation and sick days.
Helpful Resources
Find job opportunities and learn strategies for being a successful boiler operator using these books and websites:
National Association of Stationary Operating Engineers – boiler operators and stationary operating engineers of all kinds will find licensing and accreditation information at NASOE, as well as articles containing useful information about tools and equipment used on the job
Stationary Engineer & Boiler Operator Career: The Insider’s Guide to Finding a Job at an Amazing Firm, Acing the Interview & Getting Promoted – this book uses straightforward language to teach boiler operators how to get and keep a job and advance to the next level of their career
National Association of Power Engineers – you’ll find resources for boiler operators and other types of engineers at NAPE. This website also provides online courses, employment opportunities, and a calendar of upcoming events
Boiler Operator’s Guide – read up on guidelines for installing, operating, and maintaining boilers in this book, which also contains information about boiler codes and boiler construction
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