Operator

Boiler operators typically work in facilities like power plants or boiler, engine, and mechanical rooms. They can be responsible for all of the systems that generate heat or electricity in a facility. Some of the equipment that they are responsible for includes:

Low-pressure boilers
High-pressure boilers
Power boilers
Steam boilers
Hot water heating systems
Boiler operators must perform routine maintenance on the equipment and systems in a facility as part of their job. They will use hand or power tools when performing tasks like replacing defective valves, filters, or steam gauges on a heating system. Corrosive deposits can damage a boiler system, so operators test the boiler water and balance it with chemicals, if needed. Keeping safety at the forefront, boiler operators will watch the system during operation and attend to any additional problems. Once all is in working order, they will record their service data in logs.