Building Operations Professional

Stationary engineers and boiler operators control stationary engines, boilers, or other mechanical equipment to provide utilities for buildings or for industrial purposes.

(Related Job Titles: Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators)

Work Environment:

The majority of stationary engineers and boiler operators work across a variety of industries in large commercial or industrial buildings. Work environment can be hot, cramped, and require lots of standing and crawling.

Pay:

Starting $49,608

Some Experience $69,056

Significant Experience $91,416

Education:

Programs: Operations & Maintenance: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC), Operating and Maintenance Engineers

Degrees:

• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Environmental Control Technology
• Operating and Maintenance Engineers

 

Certificates:

• Air Conditioning and Heating I
• Air Conditioning and Heating II
• Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology
• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Environmental Control Technology
  • Stationary Facilities Engineering and General Maintenance Technician
• Operating and Maintenance Engineers

 

Regional Colleges Offering These Programs:

San Diego Continuing Education:

http://sdce.edu/job-training/hvac

San Diego City College:

http://www.sdcity.edu/AcademicPrograms/ProgramsofInstruction/AirConditioningRefrigerationandEnvironmental/DegreeRequirements

http://www.sdcity.edu/AcademicPrograms/ProgramsofInstruction/Apprenticeship/OperatingandMaintenanceEngineers

Imperial Valley College:

http://www.imperial.edu/industrial-technology-department/air-conditioning-and-refrigeration-technology