geothermal power plant operator

Geothermal power plant operators operate and maintain equipment, often steam-driven turbines, which produce electrical energy. 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. They may regulate the generators to control the flow of electricity to the power lines.

ESCO Code

3131.3.4

Alternative Labels

geo-thermal plant operator

geothermal power plant operative

geothermal plant operator

geothermal plant worker

geo-thermal power plant worker

geothermal plant operative

geo-thermal plant worker

geo-thermal plant operative

geo-thermal power plant operative

geothermal power plant worker

geo-thermal power plant 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 valves operate steam turbine regulate steam pressure troubleshoot wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

electric current electric generators electrical power safety regulations electricity geothermal energy geothermal energy systems geothermal power generation methods geothermal power plant operations thermodynamics

Optional Skills and Competences

arrange equipment repairs coordinate electricity generation develop strategies for electricity contingencies ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule ensure safety in electrical power operations liaise with engineers maintain records of maintenance interventions operate climate control operate forklift oversee power equipment operation perform minor repairs to equipment read engineering drawings replace large components report on production results resolve equipment malfunctions respond to electrical power contingencies

Optional Knowledge

electricity consumption renewable energy

Skills Group Share

Concept status

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c3959398-a5d7-4b26-abcf-ef7af87e5822

Status

released

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