Stationary Engineers Grade 1 License Details

Obtaining the License

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1. Possess at least ONE of the following qualifications:

   Five years of documented experience as an active MD Grade 2 under the direction and control of a licensed MD Grade;

   One year of credit for six credit hours or CEUs in boiler safety or operations;

   One year of credit for holding a current active license as a:

   Master plumber;

   Master heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration contractor;

   Master restricted heating, ventilation, and air conditioning contractor; OR

2. Four-year mechanical engineering degree from an accredited university or college; OR

3. Licensure as a professional engineer, including:

   One year of documented experience as a professional engineer; AND

   One year of documented experience as a MD Grade 2 under the direction and control of a MD Grade 1; OR

4. A valid marine engineer's certificate or chief petty officer's certificate from the United States Navy with documentation of steam boiler engineer training; OR

5. Equivalent experience to 1, 2, 3, or 4 above may be submitted to the Board for consideration and approval.

6. Pass an examination with a score of at least 70%.

7. Work summary data sheet and/or valid marine officer's certificate and/or chief petty officer's certificate, and/or copy of master plumber/master or master restricted HVACR license, and/or any documentation proving equivalent experience to Grade 2, 3, 4, or 5.