POWER PLANT MANAGER

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.

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

ALTERNATIVE LABEL

  • demand generation manager
  • power generation systems manager
  • power plant supervisor
  • power supply manager
  • power plant generation manager
  • power plant superintendent
  • electricity generation manager
  • electric power plant project manager
  • power generation networks manager
  • power station manager
  • power station manager
  • electric power supply manager
  • gas generation manager
  • electric power generation manager
  • power generating manager
  • energy generation manager
  • power plant director
  • electric power station engineer
  • power plant project manager
  • electric power plant manager

TECHNICAL SKILLS

KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALS
  • adhere to organisational guidelines
  • analyse energy market trends
  • coordinate electricity generation
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  • create manufacturing guidelines
  • define manufacturing quality criteria
  • develop manufacturing policies
  • ensure compliance with environmental legislation
  • ensure equipment availability
  • ensure equipment maintenance
  • follow company standards
  • forecast energy prices
  • liaise with managers
  • manage budgets
  • manage emergency evacuation plans
  • manage staff
  • manage supplies
  • meet deadlines
  • plan health and safety procedures
  • strive for company growth
OPTIONALS
  • arrange equipment repairs
  • design strategies for nuclear emergencies
  • develop electricity distribution schedule
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  • develop strategies for electricity contingencies
  • ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
  • ensure compliance with radiation protection regulations
  • ensure safety in electrical power operations
  • hire new personnel
  • analyse energy market trends
  • manage electricity transmission system
  • monitor automated machines
  • monitor disposal of radioactive substances
  • recruit personnel
  • respond to nuclear emergencies
  • schedule shifts
  • supervise electricity distribution operations
  • train employees
ESSENTIALS
  • business management principles
  • electrical power safety regulations
  • energy market
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  • manufacturing processes
  • nuclear energy
OPTIONALS
  • electric generators
  • electricity
  • electricity market
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  • radiation protection

SOFT SKILLS

ADAPTABILITY

40%

PROBLEM-SOLVING

60%

COMMUNICATION

40%

WORK ETHIC

60%

TEAMWORK

80%

CONFLICT RESOLUTION

60%