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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Description
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.
Common Tasks
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Wages
In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $36.25 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $29.75 and $47.38 .
In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $75,402.57 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $61,887.88 and $98,542.90 .
Occupation Outlook
This occupation employed 330 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.
By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 12.1% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 370.
By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $33.00 with the median annual salary reaching $70,483.
