Boiler or Engine Operator

Specialisations: Motorman / Motorwoman (Fluids Drilling), Air-conditioning / Refrigeration Plant Operator, Air Compressor Operator, Steam Engine Operator, Ship's Boiler Operator, Thermal Plant Operator, Marine Engine Driver, Boiler Tender, Steam Boilerman Fireman, Stoker

• Analyzing and recording instrument readings, troubleshooting and performing minor repairs to prevent equipment or system failure
• Monitoring and inspecting performance of equipment for efficient operation and ensuring boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels are maintained at required levels
• Operating and maintaining off-loading liquid pumps and valves
• Monitoring ship’s engine, machinery and equipment indicators, recording variables and reporting abnormalities to ship engineer officer on watch
• Operating, cleaning, lubricating and monitoring steam engines, boilers and auxiliary equipment such as pumps, compressors and air-conditioning equipment to supply and maintain steam and power for buildings, marine vessels or pneumatic tools
• Testing boiler water quality or arrange for testing, adjusting and taking necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits
• Firing coal furnaces by hand or with stokers and gas- or oil-fed boilers, using automatic gas feeds or oil pumps