Basic Steam Boiler Operator Training - October 2025

Spirax Sarco is concerned about the health and safety of our customers and employees. As such we have implemented the following safety precautions and measures for all on-site and in-person training to follow all local, state and federal guidelines.

• Social distancing will be observed in all facilities

• Masks will be worn in all common areas

• Temperature checks will be conducted prior to entering the buildings

• Hand sanitizer and washing stations will be made available

In light of the current Covid-19 pandemic, we may post-pone and/or reschedule training events to ensure the safety of all concerned. We will communicate any changes to scheduled classes to all attendees as early as possible.

Who should attend?

This course is for Steam Plant Operations, Steam Plant Maintenance Personnel, Steam Plant Supervisors/Managers, Facility Operations/Maintenance Personnel, and anyone associated with energy conversion.

Overview

Basic Steam Boiler Operater Training is a 5-day fundamential course providing information on virtually all facets of steam boiler operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Common boiler auxiliaries and operating techniques are covered in detail. Safety and efficiency of operation are stressed. Information is included on modern boiler water treatment techniques, construction and repair methods, waste heat recovery, controls, fuels, and draft. The training manual includes the latest information on instrumentation and PLC controls systems, variable-frequency drives (VFD’s), steam system optimization, reverse osmosis systems, low-NOx burners, and boiler start-up and shut-down procedures.

On Friday, the last day of the course, the American Society of Power Engineers (ASOPE) Region 4 will provide Entry Level 3rd  class through Chief Engineering Level testing for those who qualify.

Topics

• Boiler Theory Principles

• Boiler Construction and Design

• Steam System Controls

• Water Supply Systems and Controls

• Water Treatment Systems and Controls

• Fuel Systems and Controls

• Draft and Flue Gas Systems and Controls

• Instrumentation and Control Systems

• Boiler Operation and Maintenance

• Boiler System Optimization

Host or Publisher Spirax Sarco US