Who is a gas boiler fitter and what does he do?

The choice of a profession is a very important and crucial stage in the life of every person. At the same time, a number of factors should be taken into account, the main of which in modern conditions of a shortage of jobs is the demand for specialists. If you want to get an actual profession, then you should pay attention to some working specialties, which began to gain popularity precisely because of the demand. Such, for example, is the specialty of a gas boiler fitter. Let us consider in more detail what this employee does.

The work of a fitter on the maintenance of a modern gas boiler is quite difficult and responsible. That is why the repairman on the part of the employer put forward increased requirements regarding professional and personal characteristics. The specialist’s direct responsibilities include repair and preventive maintenance of the boiler equipment entrusted to him. A locksmith can work in a variety of areas of the enterprise (for example, repair and prevent pumps, pipelines, boiler plants, gas equipment, and so on). Usually at large boiler houses there is a whole team of locksmiths, in which everyone is responsible for their own front of work.

The advantages of the profession include a fairly high level of income and its increasing demand. A gas boiler fitter can work not only in boiler houses, in which gas is the main fuel. He will find work in any boiler rooms, including the equipment of dust preparation shops and entire power plants.On the other hand, among the minuses there is a high responsibility, difficult working conditions and gender inequality (usually only men are accepted for this position).

All the duties of a specialist that an employee must perform on a daily basis are regulated by official documents, namely the job description and ETKS (a unified tariff and qualification reference book of work and occupations of workers). That is why it is very important in advance (even before employment) to study all of the above documents in order to make sure that you are qualified enough for the position. It must be borne in mind that for poor-quality execution of the tasks entrusted to you, you may be liable, even criminal.

Depending on the specifics of professional activity, the requirements of the employer and the specific workplace specialist responsibilities may vary significantly. Therefore, you need to be able to adapt and adapt to any working conditions.

In general, the following can be attributed to the standard production duties of a gas boiler fitter:

• the implementation of work on the adjustment and tuning of specialized equipment;
• adjustment of equipment and elimination of defects and defects, repair work;
• testing the technical properties of devices and mechanisms;
• implementation of leadership functions (in senior positions);
• document management.

And so that all the functions listed above, the specialist could perform at the highest level, he must have the appropriate knowledge. Moreover, the more knowledge and skills a specialist possesses, the more popular he is for employers.

The most important knowledge and skills of a gas boiler fitter include:

• knowledge of boiler house gas supply schemes;
• rules for starting gas into pipelines, vessels and other basic equipment of the boiler room;
• troubleshooting methods and their causes;
• design and technical features and characteristics of the used devices and apparatuses;
• safety rules in the gas industry;
• fire safety rules:
• operating rules for gas boilers, hydraulic fracturing, pipelines and vessels;
• safety rules for repair work;
• rules for working with tools and fixtures;
• smart system;
• documentation rules (not only theoretical knowledge, but also practical skill).

In addition to mastering the listed knowledge and skills, additional skills related directly to the work performed will also be needed. Thus, you can always stand out favorably from other job seekers. When looking for a job and finding a job, carefully read the job description, as often the employer writes down the requirements that he puts forward for the candidate for the position. This list may contain not only professional, but also personal characteristics of a specialist, for example:

• lack of bad habits;
• responsibility;
• discipline;
• attentiveness;
• punctuality;
• consistency;
• logical thinking;
• emotional stability;
• desire for self-improvement.

To get a job as a gas boiler fitter, you must go through appropriate training. This specialty is not taught at universities, but at secondary vocational education institutions. Therefore, after graduating from grade 9, you should start looking for a suitable educational institution.You can focus on those colleges (technical schools or colleges) that are located in large cities or the capital. Before entering such an educational institution, you need to visit the selection committee and find out what exams you need to pass at the State Aviation Administration and whether there are entrance examinations.

Duration of training (depending on the chosen educational institution, program and direction of preparation) may vary, but to get a diploma, you need to study for 3 years. In the process of study, it will be necessary to pay attention not only to theoretical preparation, but also to the practical component. Due to the fact that the profession is a worker, before you graduate, you will undergo mandatory practices and internships. Try to show yourself in the most positive way, because thanks to this, you can subsequently get a good job.

To move up the career ladder and stay up to date with all the trends in the professional field, you must constantly improve their skills through self-improvement, as well as in specialized courses and trainings. Thus, you will always remain a relevant and sought-after employee.

A gas boiler fitter is a specialist who can be involved in private and public sector enterprises. At the same time, professionals of the first category receive higher wages. In the whole country, the average salary of the described specialist is about 50 thousand rubles. A gas boiler fitter can work both at specialized enterprises (for example, in the gas service), and in large-scale companies.

Keep in mind that immediately after graduation, a young specialist will not be allowed to work directly. First, he will be trained at the workplace under the supervision of an experienced specialist, then he will pass the qualification exams, pass the stage of responsible duplication and only then will he receive a qualification certificate with which he can work independently. And after he gets the necessary experience, the young specialist will be able to claim an increase.