ISCO Occupation Group 3131.1 Power Production Plant Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Contents
Definition
Power Production Plant Operator: 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.
Essential Skills
- Monitor Automated Machines
- Electrical Power Safety Regulations
- Automation Technology
- Electric Current
- Monitor Electric Generators
- Electricity
- Conduct Routine Machinery Checks
- Resolve Equipment Malfunctions
- Use Remote Control Equipment
- Electric Generators
- Ensure Equipment Maintenance
- Wear Appropriate Protective Gear
- Maintain Power Plant Machinery
- Mechanics
- Maintain Electrical Equipment
- Respond To Electrical Power Contingencies
Optional Skills
- Inspect Wind Turbines
- Types Of Wind Turbines
- Ensure Compliance With Electricity Distribution Schedule
- Operate Hydraulic Machinery Controls
- Hydroelectricity
- Biomass Conversion
- Control Temperature
- Operate Boiler
- Fossil Fuels
- Electricity Consumption
- Arrange Equipment Repairs
- Operate Steam Turbine
- Liaise With Engineers
- Operate Automated Process Control
- Renewable Energy Technologies
- Nuclear Energy
- Perform Minor Repairs To Equipment
- Develop Strategies For Electricity Contingencies
- Maintain Records Of Maintenance Interventions
- Ensure Safety In Electrical Power Operations
Alternative Names
- 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