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.

REGULATORY ASPECT

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ALTERNATIVE LABEL

  • wind plant operator
  • electric power station worker
  • power station operative worker
  • electricity generation operator
  • electric power station operator
  • power station worker
  • generating station operator
  • power station operator
  • biomass plant operator
  • electricity generating plant operative
  • power plant operator
  • electricity generation plant operator
  • electricity generation plant worker
  • electricity generation worker
  • electricity generation operative
  • electric power station operative
  • electricity generating plant worker

TECHNICAL SKILLS

KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALS
  • conduct routine machinery checks
  • conduct routine machinery checks
  • maintain electrical equipment
EN SAVOIR PLUS
  • maintain power plant machinery
  • monitor automated machines
  • monitor electric generators
  • resolve equipment malfunctions
  • respond to electrical power contingencies
  • use remote control equipment
  • wear appropriate protective gear
OPTIONALS
  • arrange equipment repairs
  • control temperature
  • develop strategies for electricity contingencies
EN SAVOIR PLUS
  • ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
  • ensure safety in electrical power operations
  • inspect wind turbines
  • liaise with engineers
  • maintain records of maintenance interventions
  • operate automated process control
  • operate boiler
  • operate hydraulic machinery controls
  • operate steam turbine
  • perform minor repairs to equipment
ESSENTIALS
  • automation technology
  • electric current
  • electric generators
EN SAVOIR PLUS
  • electrical power safety regulations
  • electricity
  • mechanics
OPTIONALS
  • biomass conversion
  • electricity consumption
  • fossil fuels
EN SAVOIR PLUS
  • hydroelectricity
  • hydroelectricity
  • renewable energy technologies
  • types of wind turbines

SOFT SKILLS

DEPENDABILITY

60%

COMMUNICATION

20%

TIME MANAGEMENT

80%

PROBLEM SOLVING

20%

TEAMWORK

80%

WORK ETHIC

80%