Senior boiler operator vs operation supervisor

The differences between senior boiler operators and operation supervisors 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 an operation supervisor. Additionally, an operation supervisor has an average salary of $57,279, 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 an operation supervisor are logistics, safety procedures, and OSHA.

Senior boiler operator vs operation supervisor overview

	Senior Boiler Operator	Operation Supervisor
Yearly salary	$47,493	$57,279
Hourly rate	$22.83	$27.54
Growth rate	4%	6%
Number of jobs	26,234	94,116
Job satisfaction	-	5
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Average age	50	46
Years of experience	2	2

Senior boiler operator vs operation supervisor salary

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

	Senior Boiler Operator	Operation Supervisor
Average salary	$47,493	$57,279
Salary range	Between $31,000 And $71,000	Between $37,000 And $87,000
Highest paying City	-	Kansas City, KS
Highest paying state	-	Louisiana
Best paying company	-	Ropes & Gray
Best paying industry	-	Finance

Differences between senior boiler operator and operation supervisor education

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

	Senior Boiler Operator	Operation Supervisor
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 38%	Bachelor's Degree, 57%
Most common major	Mechanical Engineering	Business
Most common college	-	Stanford University

Senior boiler operator vs operation supervisor demographics

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

	Senior Boiler Operator	Operation Supervisor
Average age	50	46
Gender ratio	Male, 100.0% Female, 0.0%	Male, 70.8% Female, 29.2%
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, 12.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.5% Asian, 4.6% White, 59.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	4%	6%

Differences between senior boiler operator and operation supervisor 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.

Operation supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage labor and operating expenses to meet budget goals by utilizing KRONOS.
Manage the safety, quality, productivity, OEE, yields, & continuous improvement.
Manage the proper preparation of equipment for mechanical work as well as proper utilization of LOTO system.
Serve as member of HAZMAT team and manage all training, orientation and safety programs for entire facility.
Manage all inbound and outbound of product/inventory, and keep accurate counts in AS400 P.K.M.S warehouse management software.
Manage daily activities of up to 15 staff and up to 50 students at youth rehabilitation boarding facility.

Senior boiler operator vs operation supervisor skills

Common senior boiler operator skills

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

Common operation supervisor skills

Logistics, 7%
Safety Procedures, 7%
OSHA, 6%
Payroll, 5%
Customer Satisfaction, 5%
Continuous Improvement, 4%

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