Steam turbine operator

Code 3131.3.9

Steam turbine operators operate and maintain machinery which generates power. They ensure the safety of the operations and monitor operations to detect problems, and react to emergency situations.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • mechanics
  • thermodynamics
  • types of steam engines

Skills and competences

  • adjust cylinder valves
  • identify hazards in the workplace
  • use personal protection equipment
  • ensure compliance with environmental legislation
  • operate steam turbine
  • conduct routine machinery checks
  • use testing equipment
  • monitor valves

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Sources

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission and the Mapha Taxonomy developed by OTIC SOFOFA (CC BY 4.0), in an adapted version. Group codes come from the ILO's ISCO-08. See sources and licences