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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

boiler operator

Boiler operators maintain heating systems such as low-pressure boilers, high-pressure boilers and power boilers.

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Description

Boiler operators maintain heating systems such as low-pressure boilers, high-pressure boilers and power boilers. They work mostly in large buildings like power plants or boiler rooms and ensure a safe and environmentally friendly operation of boiler systems.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration partsdomestic cooling systemswater pressure
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
natural gascommunicationtypes of wood
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
monitor gaugeperform risk analysisstand high temperaturesoperate water-heating equipmentcontrol steam flowsoperate boilerread water metermonitor valvesregulate steam pressureread heat meter
OPTIONALOptional competences
use power toolsinstall heating boilermaintain oil field machineryensure equipment maintenanceoperate pumpsensure sanitationpresent reports

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

23 total
13 essential · 10 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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