Boiler operator, Kaiwhakamahi kura paera
Also known as
- Utilities engineer, utilities operator
Boiler operators control and maintain boilers, air-conditioning and heating equipment in industrial plants.
Your pay could be
$55K
Lower
$75K to $127K
Most common
$164K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Boiler operators
- usually work irregular hours and may work shifts, including evenings, nights and weekends
- usually work in boiler rooms and equipment rooms at plants
- may work in hot, noisy and hazardous conditions
- need to be practical, safety conscious and methodical
Tasks
- watch operating equipment to detect malfunctions
- inspect production equipment
- adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow
- adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids
- monitor equipment fluid levels
- monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning
- test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
- troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems
- operate pumping systems or equipment
- operate energy production equipment
Practical
Investigative
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a boiler operator and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Process Operations (Level 3)
- a Class 1 driver licence with forklift endorsement
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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