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.
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£44,856
Average salary
New workers start around £31,071.29. Normal pay is £44,856 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £69,541.08.
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Annual Openings
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons in Cornwall, and do<br /> not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
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.
Skills Employers Are Looking For
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Skills
Job postings
Critical Thinking
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Active Learning
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Monitoring
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Reading Comprehension
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Active Listening
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Learning Strategies
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Writing
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Speaking
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Mathematics
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Science
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Available Courses
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Apprenticeship
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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering
Extended Diploma
STEM & Health Skills Centre
IMI Level 3 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicle System Repair and Replacement
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Truro College
