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Energy Plant Operatives

Energy plant operatives operate boilers to produce hot water or steam and attend and operate compressors, turbines, electrical substations, switchboards and auxiliary plant and machinery to fuel nuclear reactors, drive blowers and pumps, electricity generators and other equipment.

Daily Tasks

  • Carries out minor maintenance tasks and prescribed tests and reports any faults.
  • Records instrument readings periodically and shuts down turbine/generator or boiler as demand decreases.
  • Adjusts controls to maintain correct running speed of turbine or generator and monitors temperature and pressure controls on boilers.
  • Operates remote control panel to load fuel and remove discharged fuel elements from nuclear reactors.
  • Opens valves and operates controls to regulate the flow of fuel to boiler or generating equipment.
  • Determines job requirements from switchboard attendant or operating instructions.

£21,816

Entry Level Salary

£40,761.20

Average Salary

£62,951.15

Potential Salary

Number of Jobs

47

Past two years

24

This year

168

7 year projection

What are the key skills for this job?

What course level do I need to study?

Required Level

Requirement Percent

Level 0

4%

Level 1

6%

Level 2

18%

Level 3

24%

Level 4-5 (Higher Education)

34%

Level 6 (Bachelors)

8%

Level 7 (Masters or equivalent)

5%

Level 8 (Doctorate)

1%

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