solar power plant operator
Solar power plant operators operate and maintain equipment which produce electrical energy from solar power. 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.
Also called: solar energy plant worker, solar farm worker, solar electricity power plant operator, solar energy plant operator, solar array worker, solar power plant maintenance operator, solar energy plant operative, solar farm operative
- 15
- essential skills
- 47
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3131
- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
15- apply health and safety standards
- electric current
- electric generators
- electrical power safety regulations
- electricity
- install concentrated solar power systems
- install photovoltaic systems
- maintain concentrated solar power systems
- maintain electrical equipment
- maintain photovoltaic systems
- maintain records of maintenance interventions
- monitor electric generators
- photovoltaic systems
- respond to electrical power contingencies
- solar energy
Optional skills
47- address problems critically
- arrange equipment repairs
- automation technology
- battery chemistry
- battery components
- battery fluids
- chemical products
- control temperature
- cooperate with colleagues
- coordinate electricity generation
- develop strategies for electricity contingencies
- electricity consumption
- ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
- ensure equipment maintenance
- ensure safety in electrical power operations
- fuel gas
- gather data
- hydraulics
- hydroelectricity
- install electrical and electronic equipment
- install hydraulic systems
- liaise with engineers
- maintain hydraulic systems
- maintain sensor equipment
- manage data
- maritime meteorology
- offshore constructions and facilities
- offshore renewable energy technologies
- operate battery test equipment
- operate hydraulic machinery controls
- operate hydraulic pumps
- operate hydrogen extraction equipment
- operate steam turbine
- prevent marine pollution
- provide information on solar panels
- read engineering drawings
- renewable energy
- repair battery components
- replace large components
- resolve equipment malfunctions
- sensors
- set up machine controls
- smart grids systems
- statistical analysis system software
- survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment
- use communication techniques
- wear appropriate protective gear
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