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Stationary Engineer/Boiler Operator

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AVG. SALARY

$67,240

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EDUCATION

High school preferred +

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JOB OUTLOOK

Stable

What To Learn

High School

What high school courses should you take if you're interested in this career? Get your answers from the Architecture and Construction cluster Maintenance/Operations pathway.

Beyond High School

Here's a list of programs that you should consider if you're interested in this career:

Education Level

Education training and experience are required at different levels for success in different occupations.

High school preferred, plus long term, on-the-job training

Stationary engineers and boiler operators need at least a high school diploma and are trained on the job or through an apprenticeship program. Many employers require stationary engineers and boiler operators to demonstrate competency through licenses or company-specific exams before they are able to operate equipment without supervision.

Insider Info

Additional Information

Stationary engineers can apprentice or receive their education through community colleges. Apprenticeships allow stationary engineers to earn a paycheck while they learn their trade. Future engineers apprentice for four years with 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 600 hours of classroom instruction. Without an apprenticeship, it could take many years to qualify as a stationary engineer.

Stationary engineers must be licensed in their state -- the license specifies what type of equipment, steam pressure and horsepower they can work on.

Extra Requirements

Some state and local governments require licensure for stationary engineers and boiler operators. These governments typically have several classes of stationary engineer and boiler operator licenses. Each class specifies the type and size of equipment the engineer is permitted to operate without supervision.

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Contact

  • Email Support
  • 1-800-GO-TO-XAP (1-800-468-6927)
    From outside the U.S., please call +1 (424) 750-3900
  • North Dakota Career Resource Network
    ndcrn@nd.gov | (701) 328-9733

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