Power plant operator, Kaiwhakamahi mīhini whakahiko
Also known as
- Generation technician, generation controller, energy and chemical plant operator, panel operator, field operator
- , Kaiwhakahaere rawa pūngao, rawa matū
Power plant operators control and maintain machinery to generate electricity from hydroelectric, geothermal, wind and other energy sources.
Your pay could be
$51K
Lower
$72K to $135K
Most common
$170K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-1 year
Power plant operators
- usually work shifts, including evenings, nights and weekends
- usually work in plants and factories, and may travel locally
- may work in noisy, hot and hazardous conditions
- may do physically demanding work
- need to be practical, methodical and safety conscious
Tasks
- control machinery to generate energy
- operate energy production equipment
- monitor equipment for problems
- adjust controls to keep systems running
- operate pumps to control liquid flow
- lubricate equipment to prevent wear
- record power production information
- communicate with workers during operations
- clean equipment and work areas
Practical
Organised
Enterprising
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You may need
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job, but Level 2 may be useful.
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