Power Plant Operators

Code: 51-8013.00
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Annual Median Salary
Competitive / Variable
Experience & tech stack dependent
Preparation & Education
Degree / Technical Apprenticeship
Job Zone 4
Industry Demand
Steady Demand
Active demand across the UK tech ecosystem

Occupational Profile & What They Do

Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.

Alternative Tech Titles

Auxiliary Operator Control Operator Control Room Operator Multicraft Operator (MCO) Operations and Maintenance Technician (O and M Tech) Plant Control Operator Plant Operator Power Plant Operator Station Operator Unit Operator

Daily Duties & Technical Responsibilities

  • Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels.
  • Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.
  • Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.

Live UK Vacancies for Power Plant Operators

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CCTV Control Room Operator – Day Shift
CV-Library West London Temporary £19.98/hour
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Quality Control Operator - 12 Month FTC
CV-Library Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire Contract £24785/annum
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Salary Expectations

Compensation scales with programming language expertise, certifications, and seniority.

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