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offshore renewable energy plant operator

Offshore renewable energy plant operators operate and maintain equipment which produce electrical energy from marine renewable sources such as offshore wind power, wave power, or tidal currents.

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Description

Offshore renewable energy plant operators operate and maintain equipment which produce electrical energy from marine renewable sources such as offshore wind power, wave power, or tidal currents. 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.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

electricity offshore renewable energy technologies electrical discharge electric generators marine energy electrical power safety regulations maintenance operations marine technology wind energy power plant instrumentation marine engineering renewable energy offshore constructions and facilities types of wind turbines

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

quality standards types of tidal stream generators types of wave energy converters electricity consumption electrical engineering power engineering energy conservation

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

follow safety procedures when working at heights respond to electrical power contingencies install electrical and electronic equipment monitor electric generators ensure equipment maintenance maintain electrical equipment prevent marine pollution work in outdoor conditions maintain records of maintenance interventions inspect wind turbines work in inclement conditions operate control panels test wind turbine blades manage maintenance operations

OPTIONALOptional competences

set up generators ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule maintain power plants replace large components coordinate electricity generation maintain wind turbines ensure safety in electrical power operations oversee power equipment operation resolve equipment malfunctions analyse test data operate electronic measuring instruments

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