Description
Operate equipment which uses thermal energy to produce electricity by injecting gas into pressurised air and igniting it to generate a high-temperature flow that will set the turbine in motion. Ensure that the turbine is balanced, and operates according to safety regulations and legislation, by monitoring the equipment during operations.
Alternative labels
gas turbines tending
tend gas turbines
gas turbine operating
gas turbine tending
operating gas turbines
gas turbines operating
tending gas turbines
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
occupation-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Operate gas turbines is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Optional skill
Operate gas turbines is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Fossil-fuel power plant operator: Fossil-fuel power plant operators operate and maintain industrial equipment, such as generators, turbines and boilers, that provides electricity produced from fossil fuels like natural gas or coal. They ensure the safety of operations and that the equipment complies with legislation. They may also work in combined cycle power plants which use heat recovery systems to recover exhaust heat from one operation and activate steam turbines.
References
- Operate gas turbines – ESCO
