fossil-fuel power plant operator

Fossil-fuel power plant operators operate and maintain industrial equipment, such as generators, turbines and boilers, that provides electricity produced from fossil fuels like natural gas or coal. They ensure the safety of operations and that the equipment complies with legislation. They may also work in combined cycle power plants which use heat recovery systems to recover exhaust heat from one operation and activate steam turbines.

Alternative Labels

coal-fired power plant operator

combined cycle power plant operator

fossil-fuel power plant boiler operative

fossil-fuel power plant boiler operator

fossil-fuel power plant operator

gas-fired power plant operator

generator operator

generator worker

heat recovery power plant production operator

LNG-fired power plant operator

power station operator

power station worker

turbine operative

turbine 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

apply health and safety standards control steam flows maintain electrical equipment monitor electric generators monitor gauge monitor utility equipment operate boiler operate steam turbine regulate steam pressure troubleshoot wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

electric current electric generators electrical power safety regulations electricity fossil-fuel power plant operations mechanics

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on equipment maintenance arrange equipment repairs close circuit breaker coordinate electricity generation ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule ensure compliance with environmental legislation ensure safety in electrical power operations liaise with engineers maintain records of maintenance interventions maintain system logs operate ash handling equipment operate gas turbines perform minor repairs to equipment read engineering drawings replace large components report on production results resolve equipment malfunctions respond to electrical power contingencies respond to emergency calls for repairs tend compressor engine train employees

Optional Knowledge

electricity consumption fossil fuels natural gas smart grids systems

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/16b974f4-cb8c-436c-8c05-a16957c40131

Status

released

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