Summary Generating Station Operator - Electrical Power Systems near Vancouver (BC)

Find key facts and figures about working as a generating station operator - electrical power systems. The following information is applicable to all Power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100).

Note: Some information in this job profile is based on the 2016 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC).

Description

Power engineers operate and maintain reactors, turbines, boilers, generators, stationary engines and auxiliary equipment to generate electrical power and to provide heat, light, refrigeration and other utility services for commercial, institutional and industrial buildings and other work sites. Power systems operators monitor and operate switchboards and related equipment in electrical control centres to control the distribution of electrical power in transmission networks. They are employed by power generation plants, electrical power utilities, manufacturing plants, hospitals, universities and government and commercial establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.

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Requirements

College or apprenticeship

This occupation usually requires a college diploma (community college, institute of technology or CÉGEP), an apprenticeship training of 2 or more years, or experience working in a supervisory occupation.

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Wages

$34.07/hour

Median wage in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Prospects

Moderate

The job prospects are fair in the Lower Mainland–Southwest Region

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Jobs

4 jobs

advertised near Vancouver (BC)

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Skills

  • Co-ordinate maintenance activities of trade contractors
  • Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports
  • Instruct apprentices
  • Read electrical schematics, blueprints and other technical diagrams
  • Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunction

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