Boiler Engineer
Repair heating systems used in all types of buildings.
Fuel Attendant
Control equipment to regulate flow and pressure of gases.
Controls equipment to regulate flow and pressure of gas from mains to fuel feedlines of gas-fired boilers, furnaces, kilns, soaking pits, smelters, and related steam-generating or heating equipment in such establishments as power plants, steel mills, pottery works, chemical plants, and petroleum refining facilities: Opens valve on feedlines to supply adequate gas for fuel when boilers are to be put in operation and to maintain standard pressure on gaslines. Closes valve to reduce gas pressure when increase in gas consumption by boilers causes pressure to rise. Observes, records, and reports flow and pressure gauge readings on gas mains and fuel feedlines.
Personality Traits
Calm Under Pressure: You keep your cool when dealing with highly stressful situations.
Detail Oriented: You pay close attention to all the little details.
Reliable: You can always be counted on to do a good job.
Salary and Education
How much does a
Fuel Attendant make?
Nationally: $39,000 – $78,000
Main education level: Certificate
source: US Dept of Labor
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