Boiler operators typically work in facilities like power plants or boiler, engine, and mechanical rooms. They can be responsible for all of the systems that generate heat or electricity in a facility. Some of the equipment that they are responsible for includes:
- Low-pressure boilers
- High-pressure boilers
- Power boilers
- Steam boilers
- Hot water heating systems
Boiler operators will make manual adjustments to this equipment during their servicing. They are often on their feet, but they also have to be physically fit to crawl inside boilers during their inspections. Oftentimes, they will work in teams or under supervision, especially early in their career. They typically work a 40-hour week, which can include weekends and holidays.