power production plant operator

Power production plant operators maintain and operate the equipment in power stations and other energy production plants. They repair faults, operate machinery directly or from a control room, and handle materials related to electricity production in compliance with safety and environmental procedures. They facilitate interaction between electrical energy facilities, ensuring that distribution occurs safely.

Alternative Labels

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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

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Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

conduct routine machinery checks ensure equipment maintenance maintain electrical equipment maintain power plant machinery monitor automated machines monitor electric generators resolve equipment malfunctions respond to electrical power contingencies use remote control equipment wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

automation technology electric current electric generators electrical power safety regulations electricity mechanics

Optional Skills and Competences

address problems critically arrange equipment repairs control temperature cooperate with colleagues develop strategies for electricity contingencies ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule ensure safety in electrical power operations gather data inspect wind turbines install hydraulic systems liaise with engineers maintain hydraulic systems maintain records of maintenance interventions maintain sensor equipment manage data operate automated process control operate battery test equipment operate boiler operate hydraulic machinery controls operate hydraulic pumps operate hydrogen extraction equipment operate steam turbine perform minor repairs to equipment prevent marine pollution repair battery components survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment use communication techniques

Optional Knowledge

battery chemistry battery components battery fluids biomass conversion chemical products electricity consumption fossil fuels fuel gas hydraulics hydroelectricity maritime meteorology nuclear energy offshore constructions and facilities offshore renewable energy technologies renewable energy technologies sensors smart grids systems statistical analysis system software types of wind turbines

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/72381086-cb6e-455e-a40b-ccb26550aab6

Status

released

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