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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

steam plant operator

Steam plant operators operate and maintain mechanical equipment such as stationary engines and boilers to provide utilities for domestic or industrial use.

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Description

Steam plant operators operate and maintain mechanical equipment such as stationary engines and boilers to provide utilities for domestic or industrial use. They monitor proceedings to ensure compliance with safety regulations, and perform tests to ensure quality.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
types of steam enginesmechanicsthermodynamicshydraulics
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
electricityheating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration partsmanufacturing of steam generatorsautomation technology
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
adjust cylinder valvesmonitor utility equipmentperform maintenance on installed equipmentuse testing equipmentmonitor valvesconduct routine machinery checksresolve equipment malfunctionsmonitor automated machines
OPTIONALOptional competences
operate steam turbinemonitor water qualityarrange equipment repairsoperate stationary steam enginecollaborate with engineersrepair heating equipmentoperate hydraulic machinery controlsmaintain records of maintenance interventionsoperate automated process controloperate boileruse personal protection equipmentperform minor repairs to equipment

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

28 total
12 essential · 16 optional

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

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