8182-Steam Engine and Boiler Operators

Tasks include:

• 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
• analysing 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
• firing coal furnaces by hand or with stokers and gas or oil-fed boilers, using automatic gas feeds or oil pumps
• testing boiler water quality or arrange for testing, adjusting and taking necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits
• monitoring ship?s engine, machinery and equipment indicators, recording variables and reporting abnormalities to ship engineer officer on watch
• operating and maintaining off-loading liquid pumps and valves