solar power plant operator

Solar power plant operators operate and maintain equipment which produce electrical energy from solar power. They monitor measuring equipment to ensure the safety of operations, and that the production needs are met. They also react to system problems, and repair faults.

Alternative Labels

solar array operative

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solar array worker

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solar electricity power plant operator

solar electric power plant operative

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solar energy plant operative

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solar energy plant worker

solar farm operative

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solar farm worker

solar power plant maintenance operative

solar power plant maintenance operator

solar power plant operator

solar power plant safety operative

solar power plant safety 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 install concentrated solar power systems install photovoltaic systems maintain concentrated solar power systems maintain electrical equipment maintain photovoltaic systems maintain records of maintenance interventions monitor electric generators respond to electrical power contingencies

Essential Knowledge

electric current electric generators electrical power safety regulations electricity solar energy

Optional Skills and Competences

address problems critically arrange equipment repairs control temperature cooperate with colleagues coordinate electricity generation develop strategies for electricity contingencies ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule ensure equipment maintenance ensure safety in electrical power operations gather data install electrical and electronic equipment install hydraulic systems liaise with engineers maintain hydraulic systems maintain sensor equipment manage data operate battery test equipment operate hydraulic machinery controls operate hydraulic pumps operate hydrogen extraction equipment operate steam turbine prevent marine pollution provide information on solar panels read engineering drawings repair battery components replace large components resolve equipment malfunctions set up machine controls survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment use communication techniques wear appropriate protective gear

Optional Knowledge

automation technology battery chemistry battery components battery fluids chemical products electricity consumption fuel gas hydraulics hydroelectricity maritime meteorology offshore constructions and facilities offshore renewable energy technologies renewable energy technologies sensors smart grids systems statistical analysis system software

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/6d823dbb-4008-4fb7-b98d-f9d934478647

Status

released

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