License Category:
Low Pressure Boiler Engineer: Steam boilers operated not in excess of 15 psi and water boilers operating not in excess of 50 psi and 250° temperature.
Third Class Boiler Engineer: Steam boilers operated not in excess of 150 psi and water boilers operating not in excess of 160 psi and 350° temperature and 150 horse power.
Second Class Boiler Engineer: Steam boilers operated not in excess of 250 psi, water boilers operating not in excess of 375 psi and 450° temperature, and steam-driven machinery not to exceed 100 horsepower per unit except traction and hoisting engines.
First Class Boiler Engineer: All classes, pressures and temperatures of steam and water boilers and steam driven machinery except traction-hoisting engines.
Agricultural Boiler Engineer: Steam boilers that operate not in excess of 150 psi, that are not operated for more than 6 months of the year, and that are not operated for purposes other than the harvesting or processing of agricultural products.
Traction Engineer: Traction engines or boilers on wheels.
The following
outlines general licensing information. For specific information on filing
an application, you will need to obtain the application, which includes
a detailed listing of the requirements.
| Application Fee: |
|---|
| Low Pressure $60.00 |
| Third Class $80.00 |
| Second Class $100.00 |
| First Class $100.00 |
| Agricultural $50.00 |
| Traction $50.00 |
1. Education
Requirements: None
2. Experience
Requirements:
Low Pressure Boiler Engineer: Must have 3 months full-time experience (480 hours) in the operation of a boiler in this classification under an engineer who holds a valid low pressure or higher license or completion of a training course approved by the Department of Labor and Industry specific to low pressure boilers, a minimun of 40 hours experience under a licensed boiler engineer, and pass a written exam.
Third Class Boiler Engineer: Must have 6 months full-time experience (960 hours) in the operation of a boiler in this classification under an engineer holding a valid third class or higher license or completion of a training course approved by the Department of Labor and Industry specific to third class pressure boilers, a minimun of 40 hours experience under a licensed boiler engineer, and pass a written exam.Second Class Boiler Engineer: Must have 2 years' full-time experience in the operation of a boiler in this classification under an engineer holding a valid second class or first class license; or hold a valid third class license with at least 1 year's full-time actual experience in the operation of a boiler under this classification under an engineer holding a valid second or first class engineer.First Class Boiler Engineer: Must have 3 years' full-time experience in the operation of a boiler in this classification under an engineer holding a first class license; must hold a valid second class license with at least 1 years full-time actual experience in the operation of a boiler in this classification under an engineer holding a valid first class license; or must hold a valid third class license with at least 2 year's full-time experience in the operation of a boiler under this classification under an engineer which a valid first class license.Agricultural Boiler Engineer: There are no experience requirements.Traction Engineer: There are no experience requirements.
3. Examination
Information: Required for all classes of licensure. Exams are administered
monthly in Helena or at local Job Service by request. Applicants must be pre-approved prior to taking
the examination.
4. Renewal Period:Annually on April 1.
5. Renewal Fee: $45.00 effective Feb.1.2005
6. Continuing
Education Requirements: None
7. Other Special
License Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or older.
