Chip Handler (Chip Cleaning for Heavy Oil Burners)
ちっぷがかり（じゅうゆばーなーのちっぷそうじ）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
Summary
This job involves cleaning work to remove soot and carbon deposits attached to burner chips in order to maintain the combustion efficiency of heavy oil boilers.
Description
Chip handlers, at manufacturing plants or power plants, remove soot and carbon attached to the combustion nozzles (chips) of heavy oil burners to maintain combustion efficiency and safety. The work is performed with the burner unit stopped, involving removal of the chips followed by cleaning, drying, and inspection using brushes, scrapers, cleaning agents, high-pressure water, etc. Afterward, they reassemble the chips while checking for wear or damage and perform operational checks. The work environment involves dust and oil stains, and cleaning under high-temperature and high-pressure conditions, so hygiene management and safety measures are important.
Future Outlook
Although some tasks will be automated due to the introduction of industrial automatic cleaning systems, detailed manual work and inspection tasks will still require human labor, and stable demand is expected.
Personality Traits
High safety awareness / Meticulous / Physically strong / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Heavy protective gear / Indoor work / Shift work / Standing work
Career Path
Cleaning Worker → Team Leader/Section Chief → Equipment Maintenance Technician → Plant Operator
Required Skills
Cleaning hand tool operation / Compliance with safety regulations / High-pressure water washer operation
Recommended Skills
Boiler knowledge / High-place work safety knowledge
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to remove fine soot and deposits without leaving any behind. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because handling heavy chips and working in high-temperature environments continues. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | Because it mainly involves simple repetitive tasks. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Because accuracy in routine tasks is emphasized over creativity. |
| Initiative & Leadership | Because adherence to work procedures takes priority over proactive improvements. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Because there are few updates to specialized knowledge, and it becomes routine work after proficiency. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because physical strength and detail checking are emphasized over numerical analysis. |
| Planning & Organization | Because individual tasks follow procedures. |
Aliases
- Burner Chip Cleaner
- Heavy Oil Boiler Cleaning Worker
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- Boiler Mechanic
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- Plant Maintenance