Careers: Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators
Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators
This job is right for you if….
Operating or maintaining boilers, stationary engines, and other mechanical equipment interests you.
Fast Facts:
The forest products industry contributes approximately $1.8 billion each year to Maine’s economy.
What They Do:
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.
Basic Skills:
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
They Do Well At Jobs That Need:
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Initiative
- Stress Tolerance
- Integrity
- Cooperation
Median Hourly Earnings:
$22.93
Job Types Include:
- Boiler Technician
- Building Engineer
- Operating Engineer
- Utilities Operator
- Plant Utility Engineer
Maine Based Resources To Get Training: Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators
Entry-Level Education
H.S/G.E.D
Currently, there are several vocational trade schools that have specialized classes in industrial manufacturing.
- Beal University – Bangor, ME
- Northeast Technical Institute – Bangor, ME
- Northern Penobscot Tech Region – Lincoln, ME
- Southern Aroostook Vocational – Staceyville, ME 04777
Maine Community College System
Community Colleges offer programs that may be of interest to prospective Stationary Engineers & Boiler Operators like a 16-week Boiler Operator Course.
- Northern Maine Community College – Presque Isle, Maine
- Central Maine Community College – Auburn, Maine
- Eastern Maine Community College – Bangor, Maine
- Kennebec Valley Community College – Fairfield and Hinkley, Maine
- Southern Maine Community College – South Portland, Maine
- Washington County Community College – Calais, Maine
- York County Community College – Wells, Maine
University of Maine- Mechanical Engineering
Maine Maritime Academy – Power Engineering Technology
Post-Secondary Education
- High-Pressure Boiler Operator Training Permit
- High-Pressure Boiler Operator License (after 6 months with the training permit)
Professional Training
Fourth Class Stationary Steam Engineer
NOTES:
Boiler and pressure vessel safety program licensing for stationary steam engineers. After one year of operating experience holding a high-pressure boiler operator license, qualify to take the test.
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