Stationary Engineers and
Auxiliary Equipment Operators
Occupation #: 7351
as defined by
Human Resources Development Canada
Stationary Engineers and Auxiliary Equipment Operators operate and maintain various types of stationary engines and
auxiliary equipment such as boilers, turbines, generators, compressors and other equipment to provide heat, ventilation, refrigeration,
light and power for buildings, industrial plants and other work sites. They are employed in industrial and manufacturing plants, hospitals, universities,
government and commercial establishments.
Operate automated or computerized control systems, stationary engines and
auxiliary equipment such as boilers, turbines,
generators, compressors and other equipment to provide heat, ventilation, refrigeration, light and power for buildings, industrial plants and
other work sites. Monitor and inspect plant equipment, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, meters and other instruments to measure temperature,
pressure and fuel flow, to detect leaks or other equipment malfunctions and to ensure plant equipment is operating normally. Analyze and record
instrument readings and equipment malfunctions. Make adjustments or minor repairs as required. Clean and lubricate generators, turbines,
pumps and compressors. Perform other routine equipment maintenance duties using appropriate lubricants and hand tools.
- New Regulations! New Changes! in Ontario, Canada.
- Stationary Engineers are NOW named Operating Engineers. O.Reg 219/01
- Holders of Refrigeration Operator Certificates of Qualification can only operate compressors necessary for the refrigeration process - other gas compressors can not be operated. This applies if you move to another plant. O.Reg 219/01 Sec.3 (3)
- Operating engineers are exempt, when working in their registered plant, from certification requirements of the New Fuel Industry Certificates Regulation. O.Reg 215/01 Sec.55 (4)
- Many more changes make the reading of the NEW Regulation a requirement. Check it out!
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