Compare Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators & Hydroelectric Plant Technicians District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators $81,000
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians Not Available

Similar skills & knowledge

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Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

Repairing
Repairing machines or systems using the right tools.

Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

Troubleshooting
Figuring out what is causing equipment, machines, wiring, or computer programs to not work.

Operation and Control
Using equipment or systems.

Judgment and Decision Making
Thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Equipment Maintenance
Planning and doing the basic maintenance on equipment.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Physics
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub- atomic structures and processes.

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

Building and Construction
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.

Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Low
Design Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
Medium

Design
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Very Low
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
Medium

Mathematics
Using math to solve problems.

Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Medium
Mathematics Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
High

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

License may be required in District of Columbia

Licensing for Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

2 related certifications

Certification for Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians

0 related certifications