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Resume skills guide · SOC 51-8021

Skills for Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators

The skills, knowledge, and tools that matter most for stationary engineers and boiler operators, ranked by O*NET importance — so you know what to lead with on your resume.

What to lead with

Refit analysis ·O*NET rates Active Listening, Critical Thinking, Reading Comprehension as the highest-importance skills here — so a resume aimed at this role should lead with evidence of those, not a generic skills list.

Top skills (ranked by importance)

O*NET importance score in parentheses (1–5).

  • 1.Active Listening3.25
  • 2.Critical Thinking3.25
  • 3.Reading Comprehension3.12
  • 4.Active Learning3.12
  • 5.Monitoring3.12
  • 6.Speaking3
  • 7.Writing2.88
  • 8.Science2.25
  • 9.Mathematics2.12
  • 10.Learning Strategies2.12

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Knowledge areas

  • Mechanical
  • Chemistry
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Physics
  • Engineering and Technology
  • English Language
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics

Core work activities

  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
  • Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Controlling Machines and Processes
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Getting Information
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Processing Information
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge

In-demand tools & technology

  • Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP
  • SAP software
  • Building management system software
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
  • Database software
  • Graphics software
  • Operational Data Store ODS software
  • Statistical software
  • Web browser software
  • Email software
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word