Description
Regulate steam pressure and temperatures according to specifications.
Alternative labels
oversee steam pressure
regulate steam pressures
manage steam pressure
regulating steam pressure
control steam pressure
supervise steam pressure
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Regulate steam pressure is an essential skill of the following 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.
Boiler operator: Boiler operators maintain heating systems such as low-pressure boilers, high-pressure boilers and power boilers. They work mostly in large buildings like power plants or boiler rooms and ensure a safe and environmentally friendly operation of boiler systems.
Oilseed presser: Oilseed pressers operate hydraulic presses that extracts oil from oilseed.
Geothermal power plant operator: Geothermal power plant operators operate and maintain equipment, often steam-driven turbines, which produce electrical energy. They monitor measuring equipment to ensure the safety of operations, and that the production needs are met. They also react to system problems, and repair faults. They may regulate the generators to control the flow of electricity to the power lines.
Optional skill
Regulate steam pressure 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.
References
- Regulate steam pressure – ESCO