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
$65K
Lower
$84K to $139K
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.
You 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 (Boiler Operation) (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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