power plant control room operator

Power plant control room operators are responsible for the safe and proper operation of power plants, switchyards and associated control structures. They repair and maintain the involved machinery and equipment to ensure the plant's efficient operation and to tackle emergency situations such as blackouts.

Alternative Labels

electricity generating plant operative

electricity generating plant worker

electricity generation operative

electricity generation operator

electricity generation plant operator

electricity generation plant worker

electric power station operative

electric power station operator

electric power station worker

power plant control room operator

power station control room worker

power station operative worker

power station operator

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

adapt energy distribution schedules close circuit breaker conduct inter-shift communication coordinate remote communications ensure compliance with safety legislation maintain power plant machinery manage emergency procedures monitor automated machines monitor electric generators monitor equipment condition monitor gauge resolve equipment malfunctions respond to electrical power contingencies troubleshoot use remote control equipment wear appropriate protective gear write production reports

Essential Knowledge

electric current electric generators electrical power safety regulations electronics power plant instrumentation

Optional Skills and Competences

arrange equipment repairs coordinate electricity generation develop strategies for electricity contingencies ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule ensure equipment maintenance ensure safety in electrical power operations maintain electrical equipment maintain records of maintenance interventions perform minor repairs to equipment react to events in time-critical environments read electricity meter respond to nuclear emergencies supervise electricity distribution operations test procedures in electricity transmission

Optional Knowledge

automation technology electricity electricity consumption fossil fuels mechanics natural gas nuclear energy smart grids systems

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f33a70bd-c5b6-495d-8e0c-5e2c6e56d93e

Status

released

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