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Occupational Report
for Stationary Engineers And Boiler Operators (51-8021)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Operate or maintain stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or industrial processes. Operate equipment, such as steam engines, generators, motors, turbines, and steam boilers.
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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Employment Outlook
for Stationary Engineers And Boiler Operators
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat slower rate than the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the statewide average.Limited employment opportunities exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Stationary Engineers And Boiler Operators
There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information
for Stationary Engineers And Boiler Operators
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Stationary Engineers And Boiler Operators
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$16.57 |
$19.71 |
$25.85 |
$29.78 |
$32.14
|
$24.84 |
$51,669 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
19.37 |
23.13 |
27.50 |
30.36 |
32.19
|
26.73 |
55,589 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
18.50 |
25.17 |
27.57 |
29.83 |
31.18
|
26.23 |
54,571 |
| Lane |
15.34 |
17.00 |
19.64 |
26.58 |
30.28
|
21.35 |
44,409 |
| Jackson / Josephine |
16.77 |
18.31 |
21.31 |
27.26 |
29.80
|
22.44 |
46,689 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Stationary Engineers And Boiler Operators
Industry
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Ownership |
2006
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
310 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
255 |
|
Manufacturing
|
Private |
142 |
|
Food Manufacturing
|
Private |
19 |
|
Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing
|
Private |
17 |
|
Wood Product Manufacturing
|
Private |
79 |
|
Sawmills and Wood Preservation
|
Private |
54 |
|
Veneer, Plywood, and Engineered Wood Product Manufacturing
|
Private |
12 |
|
Other Wood Product Manufacturing
|
Private |
13 |
|
Paper Manufacturing
|
Private |
41 |
|
Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills
|
Private |
41 |
|
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
|
Private |
14 |
|
Real Estate
|
Private |
14 |
|
Lessors of Real Estate
|
Private |
14 |
|
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
|
Private |
17 |
|
Waste Management and Remediation Services
|
Private |
17 |
|
Waste Treatment and Disposal
|
Private |
17 |
|
Health Care and Social Assistance
|
Private |
70 |
|
Hospitals
|
Private |
63 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
State |
14 |
|
Educational Services
|
State |
13 |
|
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
|
State |
13 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Local |
28 |
|
Educational Services
|
Local |
23 |
Educational Requirements
for Stationary Engineers And Boiler Operators
Workers must have long-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with related work experience have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Stationary Engineers And Boiler Operators
- Apply Alternating Current (Ac) Theory
- Apply Basic Plumbing
- Apply Electrical Principles
- Apply Electronic Principles
- Apply Emergency Non-Medical Procedures
- Apply Heat Transfer Principles
- Apply Knowledge Of Ventilation Systems
- Apply Pressure Vessel And Piping Technology
- Apply Properties Of Metals To Repair Activities
- Apply Steam-Fitting System Technology
- Complete Safety Reports
- Diagnose And Correct Refrigeration And Hvac Malfunctions
- Fit Bearings
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Install Electronic Meters
- Install Generating Plant Equipment
- Lay Out Large Repair And Maintenance Projects
- Maintain Welding Machines And Equipment
- Maneuver Heavy Objects
- Monitor Temperature Gauges And Thermometers
- Operate Boiler
- Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
- Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
- Operate Refrigeration Units
- Operate Turbines, Generators Or Condensers
- Operate Two-Way Radio
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Read And Understand Operating Manuals
- Read Plumbing Specifications
- Read Schematics And Specifications
- Rebuild Power Machines
- Repair And Maintain Industrial Production And Processing Machinery
- Tend Boiler Or Furnace
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Acetylene Torch
- Use Algebra
- Use Basic Mathematics
- Use Calculus
- Use Geometry
- Use Pneumatic Tools
- Use Pressure Gauges
- Use Soldering Techniques
- Weld Metal Parts
- Work With High Voltage Apparatus
Schools and Training Providers
for Stationary Engineers And Boiler Operators
No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Stationary Engineers And Boiler Operators
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
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