steam turbine operator

Steam turbine operators operate and maintain machinery which generates power. They ensure the safety of the operations and monitor operations to detect problems, and react to emergency situations.

Alternative Labels

steam-electric power operator

steam boiler operator

steam generator operator

steam turbine generator operator

steam turbine machinery operator

steam turbine monitoring operator

steam turbine safety operator

turbine hall worker

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

adjust cylinder valves conduct routine machinery checks ensure compliance with environmental legislation identify hazards in the workplace monitor valves operate steam turbine use personal protection equipment use testing equipment

Essential Knowledge

mechanics thermodynamics types of steam engines

Optional Skills and Competences

arrange equipment repairs collaborate with engineers create incident reports enforce fuel storage regulations ensure equipment cooling maintain records of maintenance interventions manage emergency procedures manage fuel inventory monitor automated machines operate automated process control operate boiler operate stationary steam engine perform maintenance on installed equipment perform minor repairs to equipment react to mining emergencies resolve equipment malfunctions

Optional Knowledge

automation technology electricity manufacturing of steam generators

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/aac62c63-b6bf-4387-8ba3-75a487f25824

Status

released

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