What is the difference between an HVAC technician and a stationary engineer?

Answer by  malone (4817)

An HVAC tech works on heating and cooling systems, e.g. furnaces, central air, etc. A stationary engineer works on boilers, HRSGs, gas/steam turbines, hot water generators and similar systems. While the two fields have common grounds, a stationary engineer generally works with industrial systems.

Answer by  DavidS (1517)

An HVAC technician is primarily residential commercial repair of heat pumps and central air units. A stationary engineer performs maintenance on heavy commercial and industrial applications such as boilers, chillers, diesel engines, pumps etc.

Answer by  sumu (36)

An HVAC tech works on heating and cooling systems, e.g. furnaces, central air, etc.Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are essential to providing comfortable living and working environments. a stationary engineer works on boilers, HRSGs, gas/steam turbines, hot water generators and similar systems.

Answer by  eatwrite (1559)

The one that does not move is stationary. The technician that works on the unit and repairs it is more of a technician. The engineer plans and implements the job and make very important decisions about delegating duties to the others. The engineer is required to have more education, training, and experience.