Stationary Engineering
Most large office buildings, malls, warehouses and other commercial facilities have
extensive heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems that keep them comfortable
all year long. Industrial plants often have additional facilities to provide electrical power,
steam or other services. Stationary engineers and boiler operators control and maintain
these systems, which include boilers, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, diesel
engines, turbines, generators, pumps, condensers and compressors. They also maintain
records of relevant events and facts related to the operation and maintenance of this equipment.
When working with steam boilers, for example, stationary engineers and boiler operators
observe, control and record steam pressure, temperature, water level, chemistry, power output,
fuel consumption and emissions from the boiler. In a large building or industrial plant, a senior
stationary engineer may be in charge of all mechanical systems in the building and may supervise
a team of assistant stationary engineers, turbine operators, boiler tenders, and air-conditioning
and refrigeration operators and mechanics. In a small building or industrial plant, there may be
only one stationary engineer.
The Stationary Engineering program is designed to acquaint individuals with stationary maintenance
procedures for boiler installers. Individuals will be introduced to techniques used to
analyze, troubleshoot, evaluate and diagnose instrumentation used to monitor boiler operations.
This program course conforms to the City of Houston’s code requirements for the
boiler licensure exam.
Courses:
For additional COH Boiler Licensure details, go to: www.publicworks.houstontx.gov or call 713.718.6217
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