CHIEF STATIONARY ENGINEER

A Chief Stationary Engineer for the City of Buffalo is the highest-level operator within the Stationary Engineering Program. Traditionally, there are fewer operators who achieve their Chief Stationary Engineer License as this level is treated as a Management Operator Role with oversight of a large facility and crews of engineers of all levels. This licensing level allows the individual to operate an unlimited amount boiler horsepower within a designated plant along with an unlimited number of tons of refrigeration. The Chief Stationary Engineer Course is comprised of 80 hours of instruction, building on the 80 hours of instruction from the 1st Class Program.

Chief Stationary Engineer

REQUIREMENTS

1st Class License

80 Hours of Advanced Instruction

3 Years of Engineering Experience

ADVANCED CURRICULUM

Boiler Physics – Heating System & Electricity

Fundamentals of Pumps and Boiler Construction

Ammonia Compression System of Refrigeration

Fuel Characteristics – Coal, Natural Gas, & Oil

Heat Value – Coal, Natural Gas, & Oil

Boiler Draft Systems

Principles of Air Conditioning

Boiler Computations

Building Systems Knowledge

Facility Management Training

WNY Facility Solutions is focused on ensuring all our students pursue the Stationary Engineering License level most beneficial to their career goals. Due to the advanced requirements, curriculum, and applications of the Chief Stationary Engineering License, we request any students interested in the Chief Stationary Engineer License Course to contact WNY Facility Solutions directly to discuss enrollment. Please call Aaron at (716) 698-5651 to discuss course enrollment.

All inquires will be returned within 48 Business Hours.