Could you become a Boiler or Engine Operator?
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What this job is
A boiler or engine operator monitors and controls stationary steam boilers, diesel engines, or gas turbines in industrial, manufacturing, or utility settings across Australia. They perform routine maintenance, inspect equipment for faults, log operational data, and respond to alarms to ensure safe and efficient operation within work health and safety laws enforced by the relevant state or territory regulator.
Pay
A$2,019 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracycore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Record Managementcore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Adjust cylinder valves
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Data Entry and Accuracy
- Process Documentation
- Process Improvement Identification
- Team Collaboration
- Written Communication