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Occupational Report
for Power Plant Operators (51-8013)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Include auxiliary equipment operators.
Employment Outlook
for Power Plant Operators
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2006 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at a very slow rate in Oregon. Total job openings are projected to be much lower than the statewide average.Due to low projected job openings in this occupation, reasonable employment opportunities do not exist. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings
for Power Plant Operators
There are 1 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 1
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Power Plant Operators
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Power Plant Operators
| Region |
---------------- 2009 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$20.98 |
$25.02 |
$28.57 |
$33.13 |
$38.05
|
$28.61 |
$59,514 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Power Plant Operators
Educational Requirements
for Power Plant Operators
Workers must have long-term on-the-job training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Power Plant Operators
- Apply Alternating Current (Ac) Theory
- Apply Electrical Principles
- Apply Electronic Principles
- Apply Emergency Non-Medical Procedures
- Apply Heat Transfer Principles
- Apply Hydraulics Principles
- Apply Power Plant Engineering Principles
- Apply Pressure Vessel And Piping Technology
- Apply Steam-Fitting System Technology
- Complete Safety Reports
- Follow Safety Procedures
- Keep Production Records
- Monitor Gauges On Pumps
- Monitor Temperature Gauges And Thermometers
- Operate Cranes, Hoists, Or Mechanical Booms
- Operate Power Driven Pumps
- Operate Precision Measuring Devices, Tools And Equipment
- Operate Turbines, Generators Or Condensers
- Operate Two-Way Radio
- Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Repair Setting
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Read And Understand Operating Manuals
- Read Schematics And Specifications
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Algebra
- Use Basic Mathematics
- Use Pneumatic Tools
- Use Pressure Gauges
- Work With High Voltage Apparatus
Schools and Training Providers
for Power Plant Operators
No programs of training are associated with this occupation.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Power Plant Operators
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
Related Occupations
The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Power Plant Operators matches the occupation in the list.
A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed
below.
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