Will “Oil Heat Technician” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
Unknown Chance of Automation
Sadly, the research paper did not provide any information about this occupation. Maybe have a look at our directory?
Job Description
Install, service, or repair heating and air conditioning systems in residences or commercial establishments.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 49-9021.01
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers”.
Also Known As…
- Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers
- Systems Mechanic
- Service Technician
- HVAC Technician (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician)
- HVAC Technician (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician)
- HVAC Specialist (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Specialist)
- HVAC Service Technician (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Service Technician)
- HVAC Service Tech (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Service Technician)
- HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Mechanic)
- HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Installer)
- A/C Tech (Air Conditioning Technician)
- Ventilating Equipment Installer
- Stoker Mechanic
- Stoker Installer
- Stoker Erector
- Solar Panel Technician
- Solar Energy System Installer
- Service Tester
- Residential Heating and Air Conditioning Installer
- Renewable Energy Technician
- Refrigeration Mechanic
- Oil Heater Installer
- Oil Furnace Installer
- Oil Burner Technician
- Oil Burner Servicer and Installer
- Oil Burner Repairer
- Oil Burner Mechanic
- Oil Burner Installer
- Mechanic
- Maintenance Mechanic
- HVAC-R Tech (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician)
- HVAC Tech (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Technician)
- HVAC Operations Technician (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Operations Technician)
- HVAC Mechanic (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Mechanic)
- HVAC Maintenance Technician (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Maintenance Technician)
- HVAC Journeyman (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Journeyman)
- HVAC Installer (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Installer)
- Hot Air Furnace Installer Repairer
- Hot Air Furnace Installer and Repairer
- Heating Unit Mechanic
- Heating Technician
- Heating Systems Installer
- Heating Repair Technician
- Heating Equipment Installer
- Heating and Cooling Technician
- Heating and Air-Conditioning Installer-Servicer
- Heater Mechanic
- Heater Installer
- Heat Pump Installer
- Gas Furnace Installer
- Gas Adjuster
- Furnace Setter
- Furnace Repairer
- Furnace Mechanic
- Furnace Installer
- Furnace Fitter
- Furnace Erector
- Furnace Converter
- Fan Installer
- Evaporative Cooler Installer
- Environmental Control System Installer Servicer
- Duct Cleaner
- Blower Mechanic
- Blower Installer
- Baseboard Heating Installer
- Attic Fans Mechanic
- Air Conditioning Specialist
- Air Conditioner or Furnace Gas Appliance Mechanic
- Air and Hydronic Balancing Technician
Tasks for “Oil Heat Technician”
- Fabricate, assemble, or install duct work or chassis parts, using portable metal-working tools or welding equipment.
- Install or repair air purification systems, such as specialized filters or ultraviolet (UV) light purification systems.
- Repair or replace defective equipment, components, or wiring.
- Install and test automatic, programmable, or wireless thermostats in residential or commercial buildings to minimize energy usage for heating or cooling.
- Cut or drill holes in floors, walls, or roof to install equipment, using power saws or drills.
- Install auxiliary components to heating or cooling equipment, such as expansion or discharge valves, air ducts, pipes, blowers, dampers, flues, or stokers.
- Wrap pipes, securing insulation in place with cement or wire bands.
- Comply with all applicable standards, policies, or procedures, such as safety procedures or the maintenance of a clean work area.
- Lay out and connect electrical wiring between controls and equipment, according to wiring diagrams, using electrician's hand tools.
- Recommend, develop, or perform preventive or general maintenance procedures, such as cleaning, power-washing, or vacuuming equipment, oiling parts, or changing filters.
- Test pipe or tubing joints or connections for leaks, using pressure gauge or soap-and-water solution.
- Repair or service heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve efficiency, such as by changing filters, cleaning ducts, or refilling non-toxic refrigerants.
- Install, connect, or adjust thermostats, humidistats, or timers.
- Install radiator controls for room-level zone control heating of residential or commercial buildings.
- Install dehumidifiers or related equipment for spaces that require cool, dry air to operate efficiently, such as computer rooms.
- Test electrical circuits or components for continuity, using electrical test equipment.
- Discuss heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
- Connect heating or air conditioning equipment to fuel, water, or refrigerant source to form complete circuit.
- Inspect and test systems to verify system compliance with plans and specifications or to detect and locate malfunctions.
- Install or repair self-contained ground source heat pumps or hybrid ground or air source heat pumps to minimize carbon-based energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions.
- Adjust system controls to settings recommended by manufacturer to balance system.
- Install magnetic-centrifugal chillers, compressors, or related equipment to cool air temperatures through the use of recirculating water.
- Study blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components.
- Record and report time, materials, faults, deficiencies, or other unusual occurrences on work orders.
- Measure, cut, thread, or bend pipe or tubing, using pipe fitter's tools.
- Assemble, position, and mount heating or cooling equipment, following blueprints or manufacturer's specifications.
Related Technology & Tools
- Refrigerant leak detectors
- Resistance temperature detectors
- Bourdon tubes
- Swaging tools
- Scaffolding
- Megohmmeters
- Duct vacuums
- Ladders
- Phillips head screwdrivers
- Milliohm meters
- Alternating current AC line splitters
- Portable drills
- Groove pliers
- Tongs
- Utility knives
- Moisture meters
- Hoists
- Nut drivers
- pH meters
- Jig saws
- Caulking guns
- Chart recorders
- Personal digital assistants PDA
- Side cutting pliers
- Wet bulb/dew point meters
- Electrical current meters
- Claw hammers
- Watt transducers
- Reclaiming equipment
- Hot wire anemometers
- Awls
- Pitot tubes
- Wire strippers
- Hand hacksaws
- Smoke detector canisters
- High-voltage probes
- Soft face hammers
- Slings
- Box cutters
- Handheld thermometers
- Pneumatic air gauges
- Ammeters
- Hand seamers
- Non-contact voltage detectors
- Circular saws
- Water level meters
- Acetylene torches
- Ohmmeters
- Venturi meters
- Refrigerant vacuum pumps
- Power drills
- Pipe cutters
- Smoke pens
- Inspection mirrors
- Riggings
- Air velocity meters
- Pipe threaders
- Receptacle testers
- Flaring tools
- Water flow meters
- Combustible gas leak detectors
- Milliamp/microamp meters
- Tinners hammers
- Voltmeters
- Refrigerant pressure meters
- Differential pressure detectors
- Circuit tracers
- Water testers
- Safety glasses
- Pipe wrenches
- Magnetic pickup tools
- Staging equipment
- Temperature/humidity testers
- Air flow sensors
- Multimeters
- 4-wire resistance sensors
- Circuit analyzers
- Resistance meters
- Personal computers
- Power grinders
- Thermocouples
- Capacitor analyzers
- Reciprocating saws
- Hygrosticks
- Oil guns
- Non-contact surface temperature heads
- Bead type thermocouples
- Pressure gauges
- Clamp-on multimeters
- Power hacksaws
- Pipe benders
- Strap wrenches
- Slotted screwdrivers
- Carbon dioxide CO2 testers
- Infrared thermometers
- Drill presses
- Sheet metal crimpers
- Duct knives
- Long nose pliers
- Heating ventilation and air-conditioning/refrigeration HVAC/R clamp meters
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Combustion analyzers
- Caulking equipment
- Duplex pressure gauges
- Water pressure gauges
- Laser printers
- Desktop computers
- Pipe reamers
- Hammers
- Wire cutters
- Refrigerant recovery machines
- Duct slicers
- Pipe clamp thermocouples
- Oxygen testers
- Vacuum gauges
- Diagonal cutting pliers
- Shears
- Brazing equipment
- Insulation knives
- Humidity sensors
- Two way radios
- Soldering equipment
- Manometers
- Turbine flow meters
- Metal snips
- Revolutions per minute RPM meters
- Hex wrenches
- Dataloggers
- Tubing benders
- Welding hoods
- Adjustable wrenches
- Contaminant content tests
- Wattmeters
- Autoranging meters
- Flared tip screwdrivers
- Levels
- Microsoft Excel
- Building automation software
- Atlas Construction Business Forms
- HVAC tools software
- Database software
- Data logging software
- Microsoft Word
- Spreadsheet software
- Internet browser software
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Contact management systems
- Microsoft Office
- Graphics software