Steam Engine and Boiler Operators
Steam Engine and Boiler Operators maintain and operate various types of steam engines, boilers, turbines and auxiliary equipment to provide power and other utility services for commercial, industrial and institutional buildings, at work sites and aboard ships.
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning
Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 13% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Inspect, test or maintain equipment or systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.
Record operational or production data
Record operational or production data
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 10% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Maintain operational and production records” within the “Records, documentation, reports and research” skills cluster family.
Ignite fuel to activate heating equipment
Ignite fuel to activate heating equipment
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 9% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Operate and maintain heating, ventilation or air conditioning equipment” within the “Construction” skills cluster family.
Monitor equipment fluid levels
Monitor equipment fluid levels
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 8% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Maintain, adjust or repair flow systems” within the “Construction” skills cluster family.
Operate energy distribution equipment
Operate energy distribution equipment
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 6% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Design or install sustainable processes and systems” within the “Environmental management” skills cluster family.
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Evaluate physical or chemical characteristics of material” within the “Work activities preparation” skills cluster family.
Inspect production equipment
Inspect production equipment
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Inspect, test or maintain equipment or systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.
Watch equipment in operation to detect malfunctions
Watch equipment in operation to detect malfunctions
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 5% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Inspect, test or maintain equipment or systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.
Exchange information with colleagues
Exchange information with colleagues
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Communicate with others to coordinate work” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.
Direct operational or production activities
Direct operational or production activities
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Direct operational or production activities” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.
Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of liquids
Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of liquids
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Maintain, adjust or repair flow systems” within the “Construction” skills cluster family.
Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow
Adjust equipment controls to regulate gas flow
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Maintain, adjust or repair flow systems” within the “Construction” skills cluster family.
Operate pumping systems or equipment
Operate pumping systems or equipment
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Install or operate plumbing or irrigation equipment” within the “Construction” skills cluster family.
Operate energy production equipment
Operate energy production equipment
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 4% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Operate production equipment and make products” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.
Repair production equipment or tools
Repair production equipment or tools
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Repair equipment and electronics” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.
Plan production or operational procedures or sequences
Plan production or operational procedures or sequences
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 3% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Develop operational strategies, plans or procedures” within the “Operating procedures and processes” skills cluster family.
Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems
Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Design or assemble equipment and systems” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.
Measure ingredients or substances to be used
Measure ingredients or substances to be used
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 2% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Manage and handle resources and materials” within the “Work activities preparation” skills cluster family.
Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning
Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Inspect, test or maintain equipment or systems” within the “Quality control and inspections” skills cluster family.
Clean production equipment
Clean production equipment
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Clean equipment, tools, or work pieces” within the “Cleaning and maintenance” skills cluster family.
Lubricate production equipment
Lubricate production equipment
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Prepare and demonstrate equipment” within the “Work activities preparation” skills cluster family.
Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions
Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 1% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Communicate with others to coordinate work” within the “Communication and collaboration” skills cluster family.
Maintain production or processing equipment
Maintain production or processing equipment
A person working in this occupation might be likely to spend 0.00% of their time on this task.
This specific skill is part of the “Perform maintenance or inspections” within the “Production processes and machinery” skills cluster family.
Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification (MSIC)
National Education Code (NEC)
0712: Electricity and Energy
Basic Skills Level
Cluster Families
Key
T
Trending Skills
Skills that have increased in demand over the past few years based on job advertisement data
E
Emerging Skills
Skills that are new to this occupation within the last five years based on job advertisement data
Job advertisement data is current to 31 December 2021