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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

power production plant operator

Power production plant operators maintain and operate the equipment in power stations and other energy production plants.

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Description

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.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
electricityelectric generatorselectrical power safety regulationselectric currentmechanicsautomation technology
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
offshore renewable energy technologiessmart grids systemsfuel gasnuclear energymaritime meteorologyelectricity consumptionbattery componentsfossil fuelsbiomass conversionhydroelectricitychemical productssensorsbattery chemistryrenewable energybattery fluidsoffshore constructions and facilitiesstatistical analysis system softwarehydraulicstypes of wind turbines
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
maintain power plant machineryrespond to electrical power contingencieswear appropriate protective gearmonitor electric generatorsensure equipment maintenancemaintain electrical equipmentuse remote control equipmentoversee power equipment operationconduct routine machinery checksresolve equipment malfunctionsmonitor automated machines
OPTIONALOptional competences
operate steam turbinegather dataarrange equipment repairsliaise with engineersoperate battery test equipmentmaintain sensor equipmentinstall hydraulic systemsensure compliance with electricity distribution scheduleaddress problems criticallycooperate with colleaguesmaintain hydraulic systemsprevent marine pollutionrepair battery componentscontrol temperatureoperate hydraulic machinery controlsmaintain records of maintenance interventionsmanage datasurvive at sea in the event of ship abandonmentinspect wind turbinesoperate automated process controloperate boilerensure safety in electrical power operationsuse communication techniquesoperate hydrogen extraction equipmentdevelop strategies for electricity contingenciesoperate hydraulic pumpsperform minor repairs to equipment

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

63 total
17 essential · 46 optional

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

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