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POWER GENERATION PLANT OPERATOR

ANZSCO 399213 - Registered Migration Australia




Description

A power generation plant operator operates boilers, turbogenerators and associated plant to generate electrical power. Registration or licensing is required. A power generation plant operator in Australia is a Skill Level 3 occupation.

 

Specialisations

 

  • Hydro-electric Station Operator
  • Power Generation Turbine Room Operator

 

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Group: 3992 Chemical, Gas, Petroleum and Power Generation Plant Operators

 

 

 

Job Description - Registered Migration Australia

 

The job of a power generation plant operator in Australia is to control the operation of chemical production equipment, pump gas and oil from wellheads, refine and process petroleum products, and operate boilers, turbogenerators and associated plant to generate electrical power.

 

Tasks

  • controlling equipment performing continuous and batch processes to process chemicals and natural gas, manufacture refined petroleum products, and blend petroleum base stocks to produce commercial fuels, lubricating oils and asphalt
  • controlling the preparation, measuring and feeding of raw material and processing agents such as catalysts and filtering media into plant
  • patrolling and inspecting equipment to ensure proper operation and setting operating controls on equipment
  • analysing samples and readings and recording test data
  • controlling records of production, quantities transferred and details of blending and pumping operations
  • checking equipment for malfunctions and arranging maintenance
  • operating power generation plant controls to produce required load
  • monitoring operation of power generation plant and interpreting instrument readings
  • authorising procedures to isolate high-voltage and low-voltage electrical apparatus and plant
  • writing reports and maintaining records on equipment performance, instrument readings and switching operations
  • carrying out routine operating tests

 

Skill Level

Most occupations in the power generation plant operator unit group (Group 3992) have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. 

 

In Australia: 
AQF Certificate III including at least two years of on-the-job training, or AQF Certificate IV (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

In New Zealand: 
NZ Register Level 4 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 3) 

At least three years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification. 

 

Registration or licensing in Australia may be required as a power generation plant operator.

 

Occupations within the Power Generation Plant Operator Group

 

 

Note: Whilst a similar occupation may appear in the same power generation plant operator group, if not specifically listed in the STSOL or MLTSSL, the ANZSCO description should be used for reference purposes only.

 

English Requirement

 

  • IELTS result with a minimum score of 6 (L, R, W), 7 in speaking and 7 overall;
  • OET result with a minimum grade B in all sections;
  • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score (L:12 R:13 W:21 S:23 overall L93);
  • PTE Academic with a minimum score of 50 (L, R, W), 65 in speaking and 65 overall

Exceptions

  • Australian Graduate exceptions apply in some states/territories
  • Priority Skilled Lists may apply a specific requirement in some states/territories
  • Countries exempt from submitting IELTS or OET include the UK; Canada; New Zealand; US; and Ireland

 

Where mandatory licensing or registration is required you must demonstrate a level of English either sufficient to meet licensing / registration or a minimum IELTS, or equivalent, whichever is higher.

 

 

Assessment Authority

 

  • Power Generation Plant Operator is currently assessed with TRA (Trades Recognition Australia); more info regarding assessment bodies.

 

Average Income

The average salary for a Power Generation Plant Operator in Australia is $ 153,684 per year. Average Age: Males: Females: Persons: 44.8

Source: www.abs.gov.au (Group 3992) Chemical gas petroleum and power generation plant operators - Employee Earnings and Hours, Australia, May 2016

 

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