Energy plant operatives

£41,193

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

48 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

8.48%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Energy plant operatives

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 8124

Job holders in this unit group 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.

Common tasks include:

determines job requirements from switchboard attendant or operating instructions;
opens valves and operates controls to regulate the flow of fuel to boiler or generating equipment;
operates remote control panel to load fuel and remove discharged fuel elements from nuclear reactors;
adjusts controls to maintain correct running speed of turbine or generator and monitors temperature and pressure controls on boilers;
records instrument readings periodically and shuts down turbine/generator or boiler as demand decreases;
carries out minor maintenance tasks and prescribed tests and reports any faults.

Qualifications

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically by apprenticeship, incorporating technical training and practical experience. NVQs/ SVQs in Maintaining Electricity Generating Systems are available at Levels 2 and 3.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Energy plant operatives

Regional employment: Energy plant operatives

Future employment: Energy plant operatives

Top 12 industries: Energy plant operatives

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