Description

Geothermal power plant operators operate and maintain equipment, often steam-driven turbines, which produce electrical energy. They monitor measuring equipment to ensure the safety of operations, and that the production needs are met. They also react to system problems, and repair faults. They may regulate the generators to control the flow of electricity to the power lines.

Alternative label

• geo-thermal plant operator

• geothermal power plant operative

• geothermal plant operator

• geothermal plant worker

• geo-thermal power plant worker

• geothermal plant operative

• geo-thermal plant worker

• geo-thermal plant operative

• geo-thermal power plant operative

• geothermal power plant worker

• geo-thermal power plant operator

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

Hierarchy

• 3 Technicians and associate professionals
  • 31 Science and engineering associate professionals
    • 313 Process control technicians
      • 3131 Power production plant operators
        • power production plant operator
          • geothermal power plant operator

Essential skills and competences

• apply health and safety standards
• control steam flows
• maintain electrical equipment
• monitor electric generators
• monitor valves
• operate steam turbine
• regulate steam pressure
• troubleshoot
• wear appropriate protective gear

Essential Knowledge

• electric current
• electric generators
• electrical power safety regulations
• electricity
• geothermal power generation methods
• geothermal power plant operations
• thermodynamics

Optional skills and competences

• arrange equipment repairs
• coordinate electricity generation
• develop strategies for electricity contingencies
• ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
• ensure safety in electrical power operations
• liaise with engineers
• maintain records of maintenance interventions
• operate forklift
• perform minor repairs to equipment
• read engineering drawings
• replace large components
• report on production results
• resolve equipment malfunctions
• respond to electrical power contingencies

Optional Knowledge

• electricity consumption
• renewable energy technologies

Status

released

Concept URI

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/c3959398-a5d7-4b26-abcf-ef7af87e5822