Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineering License Program for Chief Engineer, 1st Class, 2nd Class and 3rd Class: (Traditional Stationary Engineers Licensing). A Steam Turbine Generator Endorsement is Available.
A Stationary High Pressure Steam Engineers license certificate recognizes the license-holder had demonstrated competency by examination. The certificates are intended for a person responsible for high pressure boilers (Steam Boilers with MAWP of greater than 15-psi (not included MTHW or HTHW Generators) and the high-pressure auxiliaries in the hp steam plant, hp boiler room or hp steam process plant.
A Stationary High Pressure Steam Engineers competency license certificate recognizes the license-holder had demonstrated competency by examination. The certificates are intended for a person responsible for high pressure boilers (Steam Boilers with MAWP of greater than 15-psi (not included MTHW or HTHW Generators) and the high-pressure auxiliaries in the hp steam plant, hp boiler room or hp steam process plant.
A Steam Turbine Generator Power Endorsement is for Island Power and Grid for a Steam Turbine Generator 100MW or less whether a condensing unit or back-pressure that is used in conjunction with manufacturing, processes, pulp and paper mills, cement plants, and steel making. The licensed exam when seeking this endorsement determines your competency when operating, maintaining and inspecting your Steam Turbine and AC Electric Generator including the Step-Up Transformer. This endorsement is different that the Utility Power Station license program.
This competency license certificate requires Continuing Educational Contact Hours (CEH) of 4-hours per year for an Accredited Institution or 5-hours per year for a non-accredited entity. Exemptions and further qualifications for CEHs can by found at this link: CEHs Requirements and Why.
If you are a USGC Merchant Marine and Graduate of a Maritime Academy and hold a 3rd, 2nd, 1st, or Chiefs rating for steam and have proper documentation such as Mariner Credentials you are encouraged to submit your application.
US Navy E5 and up that are rated MMs with fossil fuel steam propulsion plants that have proper documentation for DD214 re-enlistment, Service School Diplomas and Certificates, with EOOW or EDO letters are encouraged to submit an application. Contact one of National's Special Liaisons.
The fee for the Stationary High Pressure Steam Engineering are listed in the license application, and engineers can apply for credit on their existing license, which is based on experience and holding a license from recognized State, Municipal, Federal, or Canadian licensing entities.
Getting Credit for Your Jurisdictional License Note: Jurisdictions that have a Stationary Engineer's or Stationary Operating Engineer's license are generally intended for stationary high-pressure steam plants that do not have 'turbine generators', but could have steam driven turbines; therefore, a stationary high-pressure steam engineers license will be issued. An upgrade in jurisdictional license will not upgrade National's license, for the license-holder must take the examination to upgrade National's license.
A Probationary Note: Probationary (Probie) license from National indicates the license is time-sensitive where the Probie must be in full-time employ during the Probie period in the duties of the license under direct supervision. The employer or senior license-holder must attest the Probie's employ and competency in duties to be released.
Examination Note: There are topics or components that overlap, for instance the Chief's exam has 10-math question, but operations or fuel related question may have additional math questions. Therefore, the number of topics questions are minimums. Remember, formulas are provided for all math questions regardless of the class license.
Chief Engineer of Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineering
A Chief Engineer of a high pressure steam plant (boiler) operations is intended for a management / supervisory role as the "Chief Engineer" in the steam plant. Having overall responsibility as a manager and supervisor for the entire steam plant including employees and equipment.
The qualifications to sit (write) for the Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineer Chief Engineer's exam is meet one of the requirements below:
At least 3-years (6000-hours) experience working in a HP Steam Plant.
Have a two (2) year technical degree in science/technologies with 2-year (4000-hours) experience working in HP Steam Plant.
Have one-year (2000-hours) 'in-grade' as a First (1st) Class Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineer.
Have a Professional Engineering license and 12-months (2000-hours) experience working in a High-Pressure Steam Plant.
Examination questions come from these books:
Boiler Operator's Guide, by Anthony Kohan, McGraw-Hill (Chapters 7, 9, 10, 12-15,
Maintenance and Reliability: Best Practices, by Ramesh Gulati, Industrial Press(Questions from are drawn from Chapters 1-10
Stationary Engineering, by Stiengress, Frost, and Walker, ATP Publication, (Chapters: First-Class Topics)
Maintenance and Reliability Best Practices, by Ramesh Gulati, (Chapters: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and 10) Industrial Press
The competency license certificate exam is based on what a Manager and Supervisor (Chief Engineer) should be able to do such as comprehensive thinking such as creative and justified thinking process and more specifically planning and assessing the steam plant conditions. Examination is a 50-Question test in a 2-hour period. The components of the exam is made up of the following:
A stationary high pressure steam engineer First-Class is intended for a supervisory role as a "Supervisor" in the steam plant. Having overall responsibility as a supervisor for the entire steam plant including employees and equipment.
The qualifications to sit (write) for the Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineer 1st Class exam is meet one of the requirements below:
At least 2-years (4000-hours) experience working in a HP Steam Plant.
Have a two (2) year technical degree in science/technologies with one-year (2000-hours) experience working in HP Steam Plant.
Have one-year (2000-hours) 'in-grade' as a Second (2nd) Class Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineer.
Have a Professional Engineering license and 6-months (1000-hours) experience working in a High-Pressure Steam Plant.
The 1st Stationary Class High Pressure Steam Engineers license is intended for what steam plant personnel identifies as assistant chief of the plant, supervisor of steam plant.
Reference materials to study from, for the examination, are:
Boiler Operator's Guide, by Anthony Kohan, McGraw-Hill (Chapters 7, 9, 10, 12-15
Stationary Engineering, by Stiengress, Frost, and Walker, ATP Publication, (Chapters: First-Class Topics)
RCM3: Risk Based Reliability Center Maintenace, by Marius Basson, Industrial Press (Chapters: 1-7)
The competency competency license certificate exam is based on what a Supervisor (1st Class) should be able to do such as comprehensive thinking and more specifically analysis and synthesize the steam plant conditions. Examination is a 50-Question test in a 2-hour period. The components of the exam is made up of the following:
Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineer's 1st Class Examination Components (Topics)
Number of Component Questions on 50-Question Exam
Reliability Center Maintenance & Risk Engineering
15-Questions
Steam Cycle & Boiler Care:
20-Questions
Energy & Ecomonics:
10-Questions
Integrity:
5-Questions
Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineer 2nd Class
A stationary high pressure steam engineer (aka boiler operating engineer) Second-Class is intended for a non-supervisory role in a steam plant (no power generation) in the role of a Group Leader or senior watch engineer. An example of a 2nd class stationary high-pressure steam engineer is technically in-charge of small steam plant equipment or in a larger steam plant under a 1st Class stationary high-pressure boiler operating engineer.
The qualifications to sit (write) for the Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineer 2nd Class exam is meet one of the requirements below:
At least 1-year (2000-hours) experience working in a HP Steam Plant.
Have a two (2) year technical degree in science/technologies with six-months (1000-hours) experience working in HP Steam Plant.
Have six (6) months (1000-hours) 'in-grade' as a Third (3rd) Class Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineer.
Have a Professional Engineering license and 500-hours (3-months) experience working in a High-Pressure Steam Plant.
A 2nd Class Stationary High-Pressure Steam Plant (Boiler Operating) Engineer can operated stationary high-pressure steam plant of 500-BHP unsupervised. A 2nd Class stationary High Pressure Steam Plant (Boiler Operator) can operate any boiler or plant of unlimited size BHP when under a Chief Engineer of Stationary High Pressure Steam Engineering license. The 2nd Class Stationary High Pressure Steam Engineer's license is intended for senior watch engineers, shift watch engineers, maintenance group leader under the direction of the 1st Class Stationary HP Steam Engineer or Chief Engineer.
Reference materials to study from, for the examination, are:
Boiler Operators Workbook, by R. Dean Wilson (All Chapters)
High Pressure Boilers, by Steingress, Frost and Walker
Industrial Mechanics, by Albert W. Kemp (Chapters: 8, 9, 12, 13 and 14)
Do's and Don'ts of holding a watch of shift for 3rd and 2nd Class High Pressure Steam Engineer
Examination is a 65-Question test in a 2-1/2 hour period. The components of the exam is made up of the following:
Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineer's 2nd Class Examination Components (Topics)
Number of Component Questions on 65-Question Exam
Theory:
7-Questions
Math:
4-Questions
Operations and Safety:
10-Questions
Instrumentation:
3-Questions
Fuels and Combustion:
6-Questions
Water Treatment:
7-Questions
Auxiliaries:
5-Questions
Design and Applications:
4-Questions
Maintenance Mechanic
5-Questions
Environmental:
4-Questions
Electrical Basics
5-Questions
Steam Turbines (Back-Pressure)
5-Questions
Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineer 3rd Class
One of the purposes of 3rd Class Engineer's License is to provide an entry level into Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineering licensing for candidates from an accredited learning program as well as provide a transition from LP Boiler Operator's license to a Stationary HP Steam Engineering licensure.
A stationary high pressure steam engineer 3rd Class is intended for a non-supervisory role in a high-pressure steam plant. A 3rd Class Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineer can operated stationary high-pressure steam plant of 50-BHP unsupervised. When under the supervision and/or leadership of higher grade licenses, the 3rd Class High-Pressure Steam Engineer license is intended for watch engineer or shift engineer (non-supervisory) under the limits of the supervisory license.
The qualifications to sit (write) for the Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineer 3rd Class exam is meet one of the requirements below:
At least six-months (1000-hours) experience working in a HP Steam Plant.
Have a two (2) year technical degree in science/technologies with three-months (500-hours) experience working in HP Steam Plant.
Have 12-months (2000-hours) 'in-grade' as a First/Second-Class Low-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer.
Have a Professional Engineering license and 100-hours experience working in a High-Pressure Steam Plant.
Reference materials to study from, for the examination, are:
High Pressure Boilers, 4th Edition, by Steingress, Frost and Walker
Do's and Don'ts of holding a watch of shift for 3rd and 2nd Class High Pressure Steam Engineer
The exam is based on what a Shift Engineer (3rd Class) should know or have knowledge to recognize and communicate steam plant conditions. Examination is a 55-Question test in a 2-hour period. The components of the exam is made up of the following:
Stationary High-Pressure Steam Plant Engineer's 3rd Class Examination Components (Topics)
Number of Component Questions on 55-Question Exam
Theory:
9-Questions
Math:
2-Questions
Operations and Safety:
10-Questions
Instrumentation:
2-Questions
Fuels and Combustion:
7-Questions
Water Treatment:
8-Questions
Auxiliaries:
6-Questions
Design and Applications:
3-Questions
Steam Turbines (Back-Pressure)
5-Questions
Environmental:
3-Questions
Fireman: Stationary High-Pressure Steam
One of the purposes of Fireman's License is to provide an entry level into Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineering license program for candidates from an accredited learning program as well as provide a transition from LP Boiler Operator's license to a Stationary HP Steam Engineering licensure.
A Fireman's license is intended for a non-watch engineer and non-supervisory role in a high-pressure steam plant. A Fireman's License cannot hold a watch and when on watch must be supervised by a 3rd Class High-Pressure Steam Engineer license holder who does not have a probationary license.
The qualifications to sit (write) for the Fireman's License is to sit for the Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineer 3rd Class exam and meet one of the requirements below unless coming from an accredited program:
At least six-months (500-hours) experience working in a HP Steam Plant.
Have a two (2) year technical degree in science/technologies with 1-1/2-months (240-hours) experience working in HP Steam Plant.
A Fireman's License will be granted for First/Second-Class Low-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineers that have 12-months (2000-hours) 'in-grade'.
Steam Turbine Generator Power Endorsement
The 'Steam Turbine Generator Power Endorsement' provides licensure for Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineers that are also producing electricity from a steam turbine generator of 100-MW or less to wheel into the Grid or use In-House and extract steam for processes. This endorsement is not a substitute for Power Station Engineers that work for a utility with steam turbine generators of greater than +100-MW.
Reference materials to study from, for the examination, are:
Chief Engineer
Stationary Engineering, by Stiengress, Frost, and Walker, ATP Publication, (Chapters: 7, 8, 11)
Electric Power Systems for Non-Professionals (Electrical Engineers) by Steven W. Blume, Wiley & IEEE
First Class
Stationary Engineering, by Stiengress, Frost, and Walker, ATP Publication, (Chapters: 7, 8, 11)
Electric Power Systems for Non-Professionals (Electrical Engineers) by Steven W. Blume, Wiley & IEEE
Second Class
Stationary Engineering, by Stiengress, Frost, and Walker, ATP Publication, (4th Ed. Chapters: 6 and 7)
Electric Power Systems for Non-Professionals (Electrical Engineers) by Steven W. Blume, Wiley & IEEE, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and 10
Third Class
Stationary Engineering, by Stiengress, Frost, and Walker, ATP Publication, (4th Ed. Chapter: 6)
High Pressure Boilers, 4th Edition, by Steingress, Frost and Walker, Chapter 4
Electric Power Systems for Non-Professionals (Electrical Engineers) by Steven W. Blume, Wiley & IEEE, Chapters 1, 2, 4, 7, and 10
The exam consist of 25-Questions structured as follows:
Examination Components (Topics)
3rd Class Number of Questions
2nd Class Number of Questions
1st Class Number of Questions
Chief Engineer Number of Questions
Management
-
-
2
5
Testing
-
3
4
4
Protection
4
4
3
3
Electricity
4
2
-
-
Operations and Safety
7
6
6
6
Generators and Step-Up Transformers & Switchgear
5
5
5
4
Turbines (Back-Press. and Cond.) to Cooling Towers (Wet & Dry)
5
5
5
3
The qualifications to sit (write) for the Steam Turbine Generator Power Endorsement is the same for the respective Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineer Class.
Inspector Recognition Endorsement
Inspector Recognition Endorsement for Stationary High-Pressure Steam Engineers that are Chief Engineers or First Class Engineers. Must have a National Board Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector's Commission or a State Jurisdictional Commission. The inspector must have a State Rules and Regulations for the jurisdiction they are working in as well as the appropriate ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes and the National Board Code book.
National Board Commissioned Inspectors are encouraged to submit an application to be recognized for their NBBI INSPECTOR status.
