brother, hope you are in a better place for your family and yourself now. i am a stationary engineer and i sometimes begin to look like you do in this video when being forced into irregular sleeping and long hours of solitude. take care, man
I agree, and I'm not even 1 yet technically. Out of hs I'll be there... now I'm not too sure. 2 /4 people I've seen including my teachers were happy. Generally. Those odds aren't too good. *Senior
I'm working for the post office and want to move on. I'm single and just want a job that has a more consistent schedule. How's a typical work shift. How often do you have to cover for other shifts. And what are your co workers like?
I respect you first and foremost. That’s a hard job. Often Engineers are inside a facility and out of the elements. So, you could be inside and occasionally work on the elements. Shifts are available 24-7 in cities. As all hi rise, medical centers, refineries , 24 hr operational centers need engineers. Usually you start out at night or on an undesirable shift and work your way up in time. I apologize for not responding earlier. Thank you for your question. Have a positive and productive day.
@@stationaryengineertraining4190 thanks for the reply bud. how would you recommend someone with zero experience get into the field. i can use my GI bill if need be.
How things are currently in the field with most places being short on operators, unless you are lucky enough to get into a union facility it’s gonna be more rough. If you’re a single person this is the field for you. You can make it work with a family it’s just going to be really hard for the first 6-10 years to go to activities/vacations and events. Getting a permanent day shift in a big facility isn’t as likely. It’s a risk in your time investing time into a company to wait on someone to retire out of that shift and to also build up seniority. To make more than 65k a year (this is outside of big cities like LA/NY) you’re gonna have to be at a power generating plant, hospital, or big factory (steel, auto, chemical exc..) and there they usually run with just enough guys to cover all day for 7 days. At these big facilities they usually go with a rotating shift weekly or monthly depending on the plant. So you will be days- afternoons- and nights in a month or every other month. Getting time off is a pain because they are then short handed to cover your shift for however much time you take. Being a operator it’s a standing shift so there isn’t taking a day off if you feel like it. It’s a quick way to piss off management and co workers who have to cover last minute and a quick way to getting fired. It’s not like other hvac equipment that doesn’t have to be attended. Unless you’re union and even then it can be difficult, you will usually have to get someone to cover your shift or you can’t take time off. Most guys I know in this field are single, divorced or make it work because their wife didn’t want kids. Getting time off is crucial for a lot of people to make relationships work. Depends on what you’re looking for in life. Some people can make it work, maybe you can. Just things to consider. This is generally speaking and what you will likely find, there may be other places that aren’t as bad. Depends on your area/state and your unions.
I am planning on going into this field possibly what can I expect in wages starting and mid career pay. Do you work in this field if yes what is your compensation rate?
Depends on Experience. A licensed Boiler Operator should make 45k starting. A 3 rd grade Stationary Engineers make 50k + DOE and up. A Stationary Engineer with no experience starts around 35k or more. The schedule can be demanding depending upon the facility. Often stationary engineers are in demand in any city, medical center, hotel, hi-rise, large scale 24 hr operations centers, etc. Job’s will be Available for server farms, large data communication centers etc. I apologize for the delayed reply. Currently working on blockchain development. Have a positive a productive day!
Depending on where you live. The company you work for. As a 5th class operator where i work you would start at With the over time. You can expect to make between 50-60K ive been working as an operator for the last 8 years. But moved to a new facility that was closer to home. I should bring home 68K or so. To translate that. To our local economy i make in other areas of the us would be 125K. I forgot to mention the operator's where i work we also dual role as Refrigerate maintenance. In the food industry.
This video just makes me worry. I am going to this trade from a trade school. I have a related teacher who does "Related" learning, measurements, pressure, bhp, # fuel oil, etc. He works at a hospital in down town Mass as an engineer but now to Chief. He has money but he works A LOT of hours. He seemed miserable and reminded me of you by the end of the video. His wife and daughter spends all his money and while he works 2 jobs, (school, and hospital) and goes to therapy, drinks, you name it. Please take care of your health. Money runs the world, but it ain't everything. Also I'm coming out of hs with a 2nd class fireman's license. Anything I could learn before that would help me out (not including programming)
HERE IN SAN FRANCISCO YOU START OUT AT 38$ PER HOUR.....MOVING UP THROUGH YOUR APPRENTICESHIP AND AT 4 YEARS UPON COMPLETION OF APPRENTICESHIP YOU'RE MAKING 62$ PER HOUR..
College, Apprentice schools and starting positions with no experience should be available in any large city. Study Low and High Pressure Boilers, 440 3 phase electrical, and Building HVAC systems. Start with google and RUclips! Great Resources. Books Available from ATP.
brother, hope you are in a better place for your family and yourself now.
i am a stationary engineer and i sometimes begin to look like you do in this video when being forced into irregular sleeping and long hours of solitude.
take care, man
Wtf is up with the sound on this video
As a stationary Engineer I find this video very depressing.
I appreciate the feedback. Could you be more specific in your critique?
I agree, and I'm not even 1 yet technically. Out of hs I'll be there... now I'm not too sure. 2 /4 people I've seen including my teachers were happy. Generally. Those odds aren't too good.
*Senior
@@stereotypicalsalamibun8381 same a senior too just tryna figure out what I wanna do to hold a good stable career and make good money
I'm working for the post office and want to move on. I'm single and just want a job that has a more consistent schedule. How's a typical work shift. How often do you have to cover for other shifts. And what are your co workers like?
I respect you first and foremost. That’s a hard job. Often Engineers are inside a facility and out of the elements. So, you could be inside and occasionally work on the elements. Shifts are available 24-7 in cities. As all hi rise, medical centers, refineries , 24 hr operational centers need engineers. Usually you start out at night or on an undesirable shift and work your way up in time.
I apologize for not responding earlier.
Thank you for your question. Have a positive and productive day.
@@stationaryengineertraining4190 thanks for the reply bud. how would you recommend someone with zero experience get into the field. i can use my GI bill if need be.
Start as a maintenance technician if necessary.
I am a Boiler oprater and who get job in outoffcountry
What do a Boiler Operators do exactly ? They just accepted my resume & it’s a temporary hire
Thanks
Looking for a program or apprenticeship in the Pittsburgh area do you have any knowledge on that?
Look into local 95.
How things are currently in the field with most places being short on operators, unless you are lucky enough to get into a union facility it’s gonna be more rough. If you’re a single person this is the field for you. You can make it work with a family it’s just going to be really hard for the first 6-10 years to go to activities/vacations and events. Getting a permanent day shift in a big facility isn’t as likely. It’s a risk in your time investing time into a company to wait on someone to retire out of that shift and to also build up seniority. To make more than 65k a year (this is outside of big cities like LA/NY) you’re gonna have to be at a power generating plant, hospital, or big factory (steel, auto, chemical exc..) and there they usually run with just enough guys to cover all day for 7 days. At these big facilities they usually go with a rotating shift weekly or monthly depending on the plant. So you will be days- afternoons- and nights in a month or every other month. Getting time off is a pain because they are then short handed to cover your shift for however much time you take. Being a operator it’s a standing shift so there isn’t taking a day off if you feel like it. It’s a quick way to piss off management and co workers who have to cover last minute and a quick way to getting fired. It’s not like other hvac equipment that doesn’t have to be attended. Unless you’re union and even then it can be difficult, you will usually have to get someone to cover your shift or you can’t take time off. Most guys I know in this field are single, divorced or make it work because their wife didn’t want kids. Getting time off is crucial for a lot of people to make relationships work. Depends on what you’re looking for in life. Some people can make it work, maybe you can. Just things to consider.
This is generally speaking and what you will likely find, there may be other places that aren’t as bad. Depends on your area/state and your unions.
I am planning on going into this field possibly what can I expect in wages starting and mid career pay. Do you work in this field if yes what is your compensation rate?
Depends on Experience. A licensed Boiler Operator should make 45k starting. A 3 rd grade Stationary Engineers make 50k + DOE and up.
A Stationary Engineer with no experience starts around 35k or more.
The schedule can be demanding depending upon the facility. Often stationary engineers are in demand in any city, medical center, hotel, hi-rise, large scale 24 hr operations centers, etc. Job’s will be Available for server farms, large data communication centers etc. I apologize for the delayed reply.
Currently working on blockchain development.
Have a positive a productive day!
Depending on where you live. The company you work for. As a 5th class operator where i work you would start at With the over time. You can expect to make between 50-60K ive been working as an operator for the last 8 years. But moved to a new facility that was closer to home. I should bring home 68K or so. To translate that. To our local economy i make in other areas of the us would be 125K. I forgot to mention the operator's where i work we also dual role as Refrigerate maintenance. In the food industry.
I'm making 61k starting off. In Washington DC
Thanks for the reply everyone i appreciate it. But i decided to go towards a different career path. Good luck towards your guys jobs as well.
@@CristianHernandez-bp5wjwhat did you choose instead ?
I see frustration 😢
This video just makes me worry. I am going to this trade from a trade school. I have a related teacher who does "Related" learning, measurements, pressure, bhp, # fuel oil, etc. He works at a hospital in down town Mass as an engineer but now to Chief. He has money but he works A LOT of hours. He seemed miserable and reminded me of you by the end of the video. His wife and daughter spends all his money and while he works 2 jobs, (school, and hospital) and goes to therapy, drinks, you name it. Please take care of your health. Money runs the world, but it ain't everything. Also I'm coming out of hs with a 2nd class fireman's license. Anything I could learn before that would help me out (not including programming)
P.S. I'm worried bc when he said "It wasn't his passion, just what he chose" that's what I did..... Did I just fk up?
Please don't attempt to make any more videos. PLEASE!!!!!!
STATIONARY ENGINEER
I appreciate the feedback, and agree.
Just turned 24 will hopefully be starting an apprenticeship this year
Good luck in your endeavors.
Where’d you find your apprenticeship?
DUDE YOU OUTTA THINK ABOUT CHANGING CAREERS.....YOU SEEM VERY UNHAPPY WITH WHAT YOU'RE DOING!
HERE IN SAN FRANCISCO YOU START OUT AT 38$ PER HOUR.....MOVING UP THROUGH YOUR APPRENTICESHIP AND AT 4 YEARS UPON COMPLETION OF APPRENTICESHIP YOU'RE MAKING 62$ PER HOUR..
What classes would one need to take?
College, Apprentice schools and starting positions with no experience should be available in any large city.
Study Low and High Pressure Boilers, 440 3 phase electrical, and Building HVAC systems. Start with google and RUclips! Great Resources. Books Available from ATP.
Stationary Engineer or Boiler Operations