§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

power plant manager

Power plant managers supervise operations in power plants which produce and transport energy.

Description

Power plant managers supervise operations in power plants which produce and transport energy. They coordinate the production of energy in the plant, and supervise the construction, operation and maintenance of energy transmission and distribution networks and systems.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

manufacturing processes energy market nuclear energy electrical power safety regulations business management principles energy conservation

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

electricity smart grids systems electric generators radiation protection wind energy electricity market

Practical Skills

OPTIONALOptional competences

execute feasibility study on hydrogen respond to nuclear emergencies arrange equipment repairs recruit personnel plan shifts of employees ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule supervise electricity distribution operations monitor disposal of radioactive substances plan health and safety procedures manage electricity transmission system train employees develop electricity distribution schedule recruit employees ensure safety in electrical power operations design strategies for nuclear emergencies develop strategies for electricity contingencies ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations monitor automated machines

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)