ONET Occupations » 51-8021.00

Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

Operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes. Operate equipment, such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines, and steam boilers.

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Parachute skills

  1. Repair - Things (4.41)
  2. Pay attention to details - Data (4.26)
  3. Copy - Data (4.21)
  4. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.10)
  5. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.10)
  6. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.85)
  7. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (3.79)
  8. Operate, drive - Things (3.79)
  9. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (3.79)
  10. Communicate well, in person - People (3.75)
  11. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  12. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.69)
  13. Follow through, get things done - People (3.64)
  14. Listen - People (3.63)
  15. Use my brain - Data (3.63)
  16. Set up, assemble - Things (3.51)
  17. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (3.62)
  1. Oral Expression (3.75)
  2. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  3. Oral Comprehension (3.63)
  4. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.38)
  2. Dependability (4.37)
  3. Independence (4.35)
  4. Attention to Detail (4.25)
  5. Stress Tolerance (4.19)
  6. Self Control (4.14)
  7. Cooperation (4.11)
  8. Concern for Others (4.10)
  9. Initiative (3.91)
  10. Innovation (3.85)
  11. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.80)
  12. Social Orientation (3.70)
  13. Leadership (3.69)
  14. Persistence (3.64)
  15. Analytical Thinking (3.63)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (4.41)
  2. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.26)
  3. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.21)
  4. Getting Information (3.92)
  5. Controlling Machines and Processes (3.79)
  6. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.67)
  7. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.64)
  8. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.59)
  9. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (3.58)
  10. Performing General Physical Activities (3.54)
  11. Handling and Moving Objects (3.51)
  1. Adjust Production Equipment/Machinery Setup (4.41)
  2. Maintain Or Repair Industrial Or Related Equipment/Machinery (4.41)
  3. Clean Equipment Or Machinery (4.41)
  4. Overhaul Power-Generating Equipment Or Machinery (4.41)
  5. Install Equipment Or Attachments On Machinery Or Related Structures (4.41)
  6. Inspect Machinery Or Equipment To Determine Adjustments Or Repairs Needed (4.41)
  7. Maintain Consistent Production Quality (4.26)
  8. Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Industrial Setting (4.26)
  9. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (4.21)
  10. Operate Power Generation Equipment (3.79)
  11. Use Acetylene Welding/Cutting Torch (3.79)
  12. Control Operation Of Compressors (3.79)
  13. Weld Together Metal Parts, Components, Or Structures (3.79)
  14. Operate Power Driven Pumps (3.79)
  15. Control Hvac Equipment (3.79)
  16. Use Electrical Or Electronic Test Devices Or Equipment (3.79)
  17. Use Hand Or Power Tools (3.79)
  18. Tend Boilers Or Related Equipment (3.79)
  19. Use Pneumatic Tools (3.79)
  20. Load Or Unload Material Or Workpiece Into Machinery (3.51)