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
$57K
Lower
$78K to $130K
Most common
$170K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
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
- control boilers and other heating equipment
- monitor systems to keep operations safe
- adjust controls to manage water flow
- adjust controls to manage gas flows
- monitor fluid levels in equipment
- inspect equipment for faults
- fix boiler and system problems
- test water and chemicals
- follow safety rules
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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