Navy NEC · Engineering
750B Automatic Boiler Controls Console Operator
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
An Automatic Boiler Controls Console Operator stands watch at the control console and identifies abnormal plant conditions that may cause emergencies or equipment casualties. The operator initiates corrective actions or emergency procedures when these conditions arise.
Core Skills
- boiler control console operation
- steam plant watchstanding
- abnormal condition detection
- emergency procedure execution
- pressure and temperature monitoring
- combustion process monitoring
- feedwater control monitoring
- casualty response
- control room logkeeping
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- SAP software
- Building management system software
Civilian Career Paths
- Facilities Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
Training & Development
Getting Started
- State Stationary Engineer License
- NCCER Power Generation Maintenance Mechanic
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
- Certified Control Systems Technician (CCST)
Career Growth
- NERC System Operator Certification
- ISA Certified Automation Professional (CAP)
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
What the Work Involves
- Operate or tend stationary engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, compressors, or air-conditioning equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings, marine vessels, or pneumatic tools.
- Activate valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, to adjust supplies of combustion air, and to control the flow of fuel into burners.
- Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.
- Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.
- Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.
Related Occupations
- Power Plant Operators
- Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
- Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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