Occupation details
International Labour Organization (ILO) Working Paper 140

Steam Engine and Boiler Operators in the age of AI: impact evidence and adaptation options

ISCO-08 8182 · Thai source label: ผู้ปฏิบัติงานเครื่องจักรไอน้ําและหม้อน้ํา (boiler)

This score estimates where generative AI may assist with or perform parts of tasks. It does not predict that a job will disappear.
2.0AI / 10

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Not Exposed

Compare the score with the work you actually do. Separate repetitive work, work that needs review, and work that depends on human judgement.

Source ID: SRC-2026-07-14-ilo-wp140

What the ILO evidence measures

Potential for AI assistance or task performanceAI 2.0/10
Variation across task-level scores0.04 on a 1-point scale
Occupation codeISCO-08 8182
AI exposure groupNot Exposed
Score sourceILO Working Paper 140
AI 2.0/10Task-level potential
0.04 points1-point scale
Not ExposedILO classification
7 dutiesNSO classification evidence
8 task examples6 mapped skills

Tasks in this occupation

O*NET statements are enrichment from US roles connected through the official BLS and O*NET crosswalk chain. Confirm that an example fits your local work before using it.

O*NET Core Task

Operate or tend stationary engines, boilers, and auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, compressors, or air-conditioning equipment, to supply and maintain steam or heat for buildings, marine vessels, or pneumatic tools.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts registering various aspects of boiler operation to ensure that boilers are operating properly.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Test boiler water quality or arrange for testing and take necessary corrective action, such as adding chemicals to prevent corrosion and harmful deposits.

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O*NET Core Task

Activate valves to maintain required amounts of water in boilers, to adjust supplies of combustion air, and to control the flow of fuel into burners.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Monitor boiler water, chemical, and fuel levels, and make adjustments to maintain required levels.

Use this source statement to identify repetitive work, review points, and work that still depends on human judgement.

O*NET Core Task

Monitor and inspect equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, safety devices, and meters to detect leaks or malfunctions and to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently and safely.

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O*NET Core Task

Analyze problems and take appropriate action to ensure continuous and reliable operation of equipment and systems.

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O*NET Core Task

Maintain daily logs of operation, maintenance, and safety activities, including test results, instrument readings, and details of equipment malfunctions and maintenance work.

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Skills used in this occupation

O*NET importance ratings provide a sourced starting point for deciding which existing capabilities to strengthen.

O*NET Essential Skill

Active Listening

Importance rating: 3.25 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Critical Thinking

Importance rating: 3.25 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Active Learning

Importance rating: 3.12 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Monitoring

Importance rating: 3.12 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Reading Comprehension

Importance rating: 3.12 out of 5.

O*NET Essential Skill

Speaking

Importance rating: 3.00 out of 5.

ESCO skill-group context

These shares describe how ESCO skill records for the occupation group are distributed across broad categories. They are not personal capability scores or mandatory skills for every job.

ESCO Skill Group

working with machinery and specialised equipment

43.6% of the published ESCO matrix row

ESCO Skill Group

constructing

18.2% of the published ESCO matrix row

ESCO Skill Group

information skills

14.5% of the published ESCO matrix row

ESCO Skill Group

assisting and caring

9.1% of the published ESCO matrix row

Build a plan from the task you choose

The Planner does not display invented capability percentages. You select a task, baseline the current method, run a safe bounded experiment, and keep evidence before deciding whether to continue.

30 days

Select one task, map its process, and measure time, quality, and rework across at least three examples.

60 days

Test one bounded step with synthetic or de-identified data, then log errors, human checks, and limitations.

90 days

Use the reviewed method in a real cycle with the process owner's approval, or stop if the result is not good enough.

Relevant courses

Recommendations match reviewed course categories to ISCO-08 and mapped ESCO skill-group records. Occupation-title keywords are not used as sole evidence. Before enrolling, recheck the syllabus, language, schedule, cost, and current access with the provider.

Find more courses
No verified course currently matches this occupation's specific skill evidence as of 12 August 2026. The foundation below applies across occupations and is not occupation-specific.
Cross-occupation foundation

AI Fluency

ความคล่องตัวของ AI

Why it is recommended
A cross-occupation foundation, not a course specific to Steam Engine and Boiler Operators: use it to practise AI literacy, prompting, output checks, and responsible use.
Practice output
Choose one Steam Engine and Boiler Operators duty, use synthetic data to create a prompt, verify three outputs against a source, and record the errors.
Study time
7 modules
Cost and access
Microsoft Learn content is free and can be consumed without signing in; a free profile is needed to save progress or achievements.
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Data and method

This page uses scores from International Labour Organization (ILO) Working Paper 140, official Thai duties from NSO, mapped O*NET enrichment, and ESCO skill-group context with an explicit mapping scope. Roongan does not fill evidence gaps with generated claims.

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission.

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