Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

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1. 01Operate or tend stationary engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, compressors, or air-conditioning equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings, marine vessels, or pneumatic tools.
2. 02Receive instructions from steam engineers regarding steam plant and air compressor operations.
3. 03Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.
4. 04Develop operation, safety, and maintenance procedures or assist in their development.
5. 05Clean and lubricate boilers and auxiliary equipment and make minor adjustments as needed, using hand tools.
6. 06Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
7. 07Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
8. 08Switch from automatic to manual controls and isolate equipment mechanically and electrically to allow for safe inspection and repair work.
9. 09Perform or arrange for repairs, such as complete overhauls, replacement of defective valves, gaskets, or bearings, or fabrication of new parts.
10. 10Adjust controls and/or valves on equipment to provide power, and to regulate and set operations of system or industrial processes.
11. 11Monitor and inspect equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely.
12. 12Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.

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