Steam plant operator

Code 8182.2

Steam plant operators operate and maintain mechanical equipment such as stationary engines and boilers to provide utilities for domestic or industrial use. They monitor proceedings to ensure compliance with safety regulations, and perform tests to ensure quality.

Essential skills

Knowledge

  • hydraulics
  • mechanics
  • thermodynamics
  • types of steam engines

Skills and competences

  • adjust cylinder valves
  • monitor utility equipment
  • monitor automated machines
  • conduct routine machinery checks
  • perform maintenance on installed equipment
  • resolve equipment malfunctions
  • use testing equipment
  • monitor valves

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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