OSCA 732931

Boiler or Engine Operator

Overview

  • Employed persons

    520

  • Employment status

    94.1% Full time

    6.1% Part time

  • Median age

    49 years

  • Employment by sex

    2.7% Female

    96.8% Male

    Almost completely male dominated

  • Indigenous employment share

    2.7%

  • Main employing industry

    Manufacturing

Indicator Boiler or Engine Operator Total employment
Employed persons 520 12,049,400
Median age 49 years 40 years
Full-time share 94.1% 64.2%
Part-time share 6.1% 35.8%
Female employment share 2.7% 48.5%
Male employment share 96.8% 51.5%
Gender segregation intensity scale Almost completely male dominated Gender balanced
Indigenous employment share 2.7% 2.2%
Main employing industry Manufacturing Health Care and Social Assistance
Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

Occupation overview

Boiler or Engine Operators operate and maintain stationary engines, boilers, refrigeration and air conditioning systems, and associated mechanical plant.

What the occupation involves

  • Performs routine maintenance and repairs on engines, boilers and mechanical systems
  • Monitors and adjusts controls to maintain optimal operating conditions
  • Records and reports on the performance and maintenance of equipment
  • Inspects and tests safety devices and equipment to ensure compliance with regulations and standards
  • Responds to alarms and emergencies, and takes appropriate action to prevent damage or accidents
  • Assists with the installation and commissioning of new equipment

Common occupation titles

No alternative occupation titles are listed for this occupation.

Specialisations

  • Air Conditioning Plant Operator
  • Marine Engine Driver
  • Refrigeration Plant Operator

Note: Specialisations are examples of roles in within this occupation and are not separate OSCA occupations.

Skill level (education and experience level)

Skill level 4
equivalent to a lower‑level Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (Certificate II or III).

Note: While skill levels are described using formal education levels, some people use a combination of informal learning, on-the-job training and personal experience to achieve an equivalent level.

Licensing or registration requirements

Registration or licensing is required.

OSCA structure

Employment

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    Industries

    Top 10 most common industries, 2021

    Data are suppressed due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Boiler or Engine Operator Total employment
    Industry Share of occupation Industry Share of occupation
    Health Care and Social Assistance N/A Health Care and Social Assistance 14.5%
    Retail Trade N/A Retail Trade 9.1%
    Construction N/A Construction 8.9%
    Education and Training N/A Education and Training 8.8%
    Professional, Scientific and Technical Services N/A Professional, Scientific and Technical Services 7.8%
    Public Administration and Safety N/A Public Administration and Safety 6.6%
    Accommodation and Food Services N/A Accommodation and Food Services 6.5%
    Manufacturing N/A Manufacturing 5.9%
    Transport, Postal and Warehousing N/A Transport, Postal and Warehousing 4.5%
    Financial and Insurance Services N/A Financial and Insurance Services 3.7%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    States and territories

    Employment distribution by states and territories, 2021

    Data are suppressed due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Boiler or Engine Operator Total employment
    State / Territory Employment Share of occupation Employment Share of occupation
    New South Wales N/A N/A 3,684,200 30.6%
    Victoria N/A N/A 3,162,900 26.2%
    Queensland N/A N/A 2,444,100 20.3%
    South Australia N/A N/A 839,400 7.0%
    Western Australia N/A N/A 1,306,200 10.8%
    Tasmania N/A N/A 254,700 2.1%
    Northern Territory N/A N/A 107,000 0.9%
    Australian Capital Territory N/A N/A 248,600 2.1%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Age and sex

    Employment distibution by age group and sex, 2021

    Age group data are suppressed due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

    Boiler or Engine Operator

    Total employment

    Age group Boiler or Engine Operator Total employment
    15–24 years N/A 14.3%
    25–34 years N/A 22.7%
    35–44 years N/A 22.3%
    45–54 years N/A 20.4%
    55–64 years N/A 15.3%
    65–74 years N/A 4.3%
    75 years and over N/A 0.6%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.
    Sex Boiler or Engine Operator Total employment
    Female 2.7% 48.5%
    Male 96.8% 51.5%
    Note: N/A values indicate data are not available due to confidentiality or data reliability requirements.

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