Offshore renewable energy plant operator
Code 3131.1
Offshore renewable energy plant operators operate and maintain equipment which produce electrical energy from marine renewable sources such as offshore wind power, wave power, or tidal currents. 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.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- offshore constructions and facilities
- electrical discharge
- electricity
- electronics
- electric generators
- marine engineering
- mechanics
- maritime meteorology
- electrical power safety regulations
- marine technology
- offshore renewable energy technologies
Skills and competences
- apply health and safety standards
- monitor electric generators
- arrange equipment repairs
- gather data
- ensure compliance with maintenance legislation
- ensure equipment maintenance
- inspect wind turbines
- install electrical and electronic equipment
- maintain records of maintenance interventions
- maintain electrical equipment
- maintain electronic equipment
- maintain sensor equipment
- maintain hydraulic systems
- respond to electrical power contingencies
- conduct routine machinery checks
- follow safety procedures when working at heights
- survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment
- use remote control equipment
Transversal competences
- work in inclement conditions
- address problems critically
- prevent marine pollution
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