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       CODE: 950.382-026 Buy the DOT:Download/CD-ROM
TITLE(s): STATIONARY ENGINEER (any industry) alternate titles: maintenance engineer; operating
engineer; power-plant operator; watch engineer
Operates and maintains stationary engines and mechanical equipment, such as steam engines, air
compressors, generators, motors, turbines, and steam boilers, to provide utilities, such as light,
heat, or power, for buildings and industrial processes: Reads meters and gauges or automatic
recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions. Records data, such as
temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumed, temperature or pressure, water levels,
analysis of flue gases, voltage load, and generator balance. Adjusts manual controls or overrides
automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to
backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment. Visually inspects equipment at periodic
intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment, or lubrication. Maintains equipment
by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders,
and gauges, and cleaning or replacing burners or other components, using handtools and power tools.
May be required to hold license issued by state or municipality, restricting equipment operated to
specified types and sizes. May oil and lubricate equipment [OILER (any industry) 950.685-014]. May
perform water titration tests and pour chemical additives, such as water softener, into treatment
tank to prevent scale buildup and to clean boiler lines. May record operation and maintenance
actions taken during shift in operators logbook. May specialize in equipment designed for industrial
processes and be designated Acid-Concentration-Plant-Equipment Engineer (any industry);
Air-Compressor-Station Engineer (any industry); Diesel-Engine Operator, Stationary (any industry);
Water-Pumping-Station Engineer (any industry).
GOE: 05.06.02 STRENGTH: M GED: R4 M4 L3 SVP: 7 DLU: 88
ONET CROSSWALK: 95032 Stationary Engineers
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