Power Plant Operators
Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.
Education & Training
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Prior Experience Needed
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Training Provided After Hiring
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How AI Impacts Each Task
24 tasks analyzed
Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.
Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels.
Control or maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feedwater heaters, filters, or chlorinators, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, or auxiliary power.
Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
| Task | AI Capability | Risk | Time % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations. | - | - | - |
| Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems. | - | - | - |
| Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels. | - | - | - |
| Control or maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feedwater heaters, filters, or chlorinators, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, or auxiliary power. | - | - | - |
| Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment. | - | - | - |
Essential Soft Skills
Traits that are hard for AI to replicate
Wage & Employment (2024)
Median Wage
$99,670
per year
Mean Wage
$95,990
per year
Employment
31K
workers
Wage Range
$59,930 - $128,760
10th - 90th pct
Wage Distribution
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