Stationary Engineers
Stationary engineers operate and maintain large equipment such as steam engines and generators.
Engineers start, monitor, and shut down engines and generators. They make sure equipment operates as safely and cheaply as possible.
Quick Facts
Wages: Above the statewide median $26.31 / hour
Employment Outlook:
Percent Growth
8.7%
Average
Education and Training Needed:
Long-term on-the-job training (more than 12 months)
Skills Needed:
Monitoring Equipment, Listening, Operating Equipment
Tools and Technology:
- Tools: Gas welding or brazing or cutting apparatus, Pneumatic sanding machines, Pressure indicators
- Technology: Data base user interface and query software, Facilities management software, Spreadsheet software
Job Title Examples:
Boiler Engineer, Boiler Tender, Fireman
