Power Generation Plant Operator - ANZSCO 399213
- Assessment Authorities: TRA
Power Generation Plant Operator operates boilers, turbogenerators and associated plant to generate electrical power. Registration or licensing is required.
Power generation plant operators may perform the following tasks:
- control the flow of fuel to boilers and make sure that the machinery is working properly
- control the flow of water in hydroelectric power stations and ensure that the machinery is working correctly
- operate control instruments to switch off lines or equipment and to connect alternative circuits
- check instruments and switchboards to make sure that all systems are working efficiently to detect line disturbances and to check the flow of power
- find faults and perform basic repairs in mechanical, electrical and process control equipment and coordinate specialist repairs
- shut down or start up boilers or turbines to decrease or increase power output
- operate power switches for safety of crews and to avoid interruptions during repairs
- undertake safe work procedures to isolate plant machinery and equipment for maintenance and repair
- compile records and reports on equipment performance, instrument readings and switching operations
- clean, lubricate and repair equipment
- control processes and equipment associated with inputs for power generation such as fuel, chemicals and water
- control processes and equipment associated with management of by-products to minimise their environmental impact
- respond to emergencies such as fire and environmental hazards.
This occupation belongs to Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) . STSOL consists of the list of the occupations which are high in demand in Australia. If you want to apply for Australia sponsored Permanent Residency (subclass 190) your occupation must be listed in the relevant STSOL list and you must have an invitation/sponsorship from the state government. This list is also a part of the Australia Point system. If eligible, you can live and work in Australia for an indefinite period of time.
If your occupation is on STSOL, you may be eligible to apply for the following visa subclasses:
- Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
- Training visa (subclass 407)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) - State or Territory nominated
- Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) - Short-term stream
- Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 494)
Are you Eligible to Live and Work in Australia as a Power Generation Plant Operator?
The assessment authority for this occupation is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) and the TRA skills assessment will assess if your educational qualifications and work experience are at a professional level and closely related to your nominated occupation for migration purposes.
You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from Trades Recognition Australia if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.
Click here to read further information regarding the assessment process of Trades Recognition Australia.
If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia as a Power Generation Plant Operator, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.
