Senior boiler operator vs boiler operator

The differences between senior boiler operators and boiler operators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a senior boiler operator and a boiler operator. Additionally, a boiler operator has an average salary of $49,782, which is higher than the $47,493 average annual salary of a senior boiler operator.

The top three skills for a senior boiler operator include HVAC, building equipment and plant equipment. The most important skills for a boiler operator are preventive maintenance, air compressors, and boiler room.

Senior boiler operator vs boiler operator overview

	Senior Boiler Operator	Boiler Operator
Yearly salary	$47,493	$49,782
Hourly rate	$22.83	$23.93
Growth rate	4%	4%
Number of jobs	26,234	32,715
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 38%	High School Diploma, 36%
Average age	50	50
Years of experience	2	2

Senior boiler operator vs boiler operator salary

Senior boiler operators and boiler operators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Senior Boiler Operator	Boiler Operator
Average salary	$47,493	$49,782
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $71,000	Between $35,000 And $70,000
Highest paying City	-	Ithaca, NY
Highest paying state	-	New York
Best paying company	-	Southeastern Med
Best paying industry	-	Manufacturing

Differences between senior boiler operator and boiler operator education

There are a few differences between a senior boiler operator and a boiler operator in terms of educational background:

	Senior Boiler Operator	Boiler Operator
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 38%	High School Diploma, 36%
Most common major	Mechanical Engineering	Engineering
Most common college	-	-

Senior boiler operator vs boiler operator demographics

Here are the differences between senior boiler operators' and boiler operators' demographics:

	Senior Boiler Operator	Boiler Operator
Average age	50	50
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 95.7% Female, 4.3%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.9% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 12.1% Asian, 6.9% White, 67.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%	Black or African American, 10.2% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 8.0% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
LGBT Percentage	4%	4%

Differences between senior boiler operator and boiler operator duties and responsibilities

Senior boiler operator example responsibilities.

Ensure HVAC units and exhaust fan equipment are in compliance organizational standards operational procedures.
Remove products from equipment, manually or using hoists, and prepare them for storage, shipment, or additional processing.

Boiler operator example responsibilities.

Manage an internal environmental information system and ensure compliance with EPA and RCRA regulations.
Experience in welding, brazing, soldering etc.
Crane operator and highly experience CDL driver with tanker and hazmat endorsements.
Analyze operating data to make sure the equipment run at optimal levels.
Run, repair or troubleshoot electrical systems, both high and low voltages.
Create and update safety reporting for injuries and lose time including OSHA compliance logs.

Senior boiler operator vs boiler operator skills

Common senior boiler operator skills

HVAC, 58%
Building Equipment, 26%
Plant Equipment, 13%
Water Pumps, 3%

Common boiler operator skills

Preventive Maintenance, 6%
Air Compressors, 5%
Boiler Room, 5%
Chillers, 5%
HVAC, 4%
Steam Boilers, 4%

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