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Stationary Engineer / Boiler Operator

Manufacturing and Production
Plant and System Operation
Stationary Engineer / Boiler Operator

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.

At a Glance

Stationary Engineer / Boiler Operator earns an average of $56,631/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2–3 years. Top skills: Operations, HVAC, Lifting Ability.

Avg Annual Salary

$56,631/yr

Typical Education

High school or GED

Experience

2–3 years

Job Postings

4

Parent Occupation (O*NET)

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

Median Wage

$75,190/yr

Growth (2024-34)

+2.2%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Skills & Requirements

Specialized Skills (22)

HVAC

4.9

Lifting Ability

4.9

Lock Out / Tag Out

4.8

Mechanics

4.7

Mechanical Systems

4.7

Programmable Logic Controllers

4.6

Compliance Auditing

4.5

Proactive Maintenance

4.5

Plumbing

4.4

Pipefitting

4.4

Micrometer

4.3

Sanitation

4.2

Material Handling

4.0

Water Treatment

4.0

HVAC Repair And Maintenance

3.9

General Mathematics

3.9

Hydraulics

3.8

Equipment Efficiency

3.7

Industrial Repair And Maintenance

3.6

Preventive Maintenance

3.5

Process Architecture

3.5

Pneumatics

3.4

Common Skills (3)

Operations

5.0

Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

4.1

Arithmetic

3.7

Certifications (1)

HVAC Certification

4.2

Related Specializations

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