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

Choosing a profession is a very important and crucial stage in the life of every person.... At the same time, it is worth considering a number of factors, the main of which, in the current conditions of a shortage of jobs, is the demand for specialists. If you want to get an up-to-date 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 locksmith in a gas boiler house. Let's take a closer look at what this employee does.

The job of a locksmith in the maintenance of a modern gas boiler house is quite difficult and responsible. That is why the employer puts forward increased requirements for the repairman regarding professional and personal characteristics. The direct responsibilities of a specialist include repair and preventive maintenance of the boiler room equipment entrusted to him... A locksmith can work in a variety of areas of the enterprise (for example, to repair and prevent pumps, pipelines, boiler plants, gas equipment, and so on). Usually, large boiler houses have 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 an ever-increasing demand for it.... A locksmith of a gas boiler house can work not only in boiler houses, in which gas is the main fuel. He will find work in any boiler rooms, including with equipment for dust preparation shops and entire power plants.On the other hand, among the disadvantages are high responsibility, difficult working conditions and gender inequality (usually only men are hired for this position).

All the duties of a specialist that an employee must perform on a daily basis are regulated by official documents, namely, job descriptions and ETKS (a unified tariff and qualification reference book of workers' jobs and professions). 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 sufficiently qualified for the position. It must be borne in mind that for the poor-quality performance of the tasks entrusted to you, you may be liable, up to criminal.

Depending on the specifics of the professional activity, the requirements of the employer and the specific workplace specialist responsibilities can 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 locksmith:

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

And in order for a specialist to perform all the functions listed above at the highest level, he must have the appropriate knowledge. Moreover, the more knowledge and skills a specialist has, the more in demand he is for employers.

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

• knowledge of gas supply schemes for boiler houses;
• rules for starting gas into pipelines, vessels and other main equipment of the boiler room;
• troubleshooting methods and reasons for their occurrence;
• design and technical features and characteristics of the devices and apparatus used;
• 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 devices;
• smart system;
• rules for maintaining documentation (not only theoretical knowledge, but also practical skill).

In addition to mastering the listed knowledge and skills, you will also need additional skills related directly to the work performed. Thus, you can always favorably stand out against the background of other job seekers for the position. When looking for a job and employment, carefully read the description of the vacancy, since often the employer prescribes there the requirements that he puts forward to 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;
• a responsibility;
• discipline;
• attentiveness;
• punctuality;
• consistency;
• logical thinking;
• emotional stability;
• striving for self-improvement.

To find a job as a locksmith in a gas boiler room, you must go through appropriate training. This specialty is taught not in universities, but in institutions of secondary vocational education. Therefore, after graduating from grade 9, you should start looking for a suitable educational institution.You can focus on those secondary schools (technical schools or colleges), which are located in large cities or the capital. Before entering such an educational institution, you need to visit the admissions office and find out what exams you need to take at the GIA and if there are any entrance tests.

The duration of study (depending on the chosen educational institution, program and field of study) may vary, but to receive 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 training, but also to the practical component. Due to the fact that the profession is a working one, before receiving a diploma, you will undergo compulsory practices and internships. Try to show yourself from the most positive side, as thanks to this you can subsequently get a good job.

To move up the career ladder and stay on top of all trends in the professional field, you must constantly improve their qualifications through self-improvement, as well as in specialized courses and trainings... Thus, you will always remain a relevant and in-demand employee.

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

It should be borne 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 qualification exams, go through the stage of responsible duplication, and only then will he receive a qualification certificate, with which he will be able to work independently. And after gaining the necessary experience, the young specialist will be able to apply for a promotion.