Stationary engineers and auxiliary equipment operators maintain and operate stationary engines/auxiliary equipment such as boilers, turbines, generators, compressors, pumps, pollution control devices, and other equipment to provide heat, ventilation, refrigeration, light, and power for buildings/industrial plants.

In general, you need a high school diploma and specialized training.

To be a stationary engineer or auxiliary equipment operator, you need an apprenticeship program in stationary or power engineering; or on-the-job training and correspondence/high school courses; or a college training program in stationary or power engineering. You also need certification in the province/territory where you'll work.

Most recent entrants have a trade/vocational certificate or a community college diploma.