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£13 - £14 Per Hour
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Cradley, West Midlands
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Posted 25 days ago
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Kenn, North Somerset
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Posted 16 days ago
£35.73 Per Hour
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Kenn, North Somerset
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Posted 4 days ago
Pertemps | Thames Water
£49,000 Per Annum
Full Time, Permanent
Beckton, Greater London
Ref 42303
Posted 11 days ago
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£57,000 Per Annum
Full Time, Permanent
Esher, Surrey
Ref 45900
Posted 15 days ago
Frequently Asked Questions:
How many Power Station Operator jobs are available on Pertemps?
There are 5 Power Station Operator jobs available on Pertemps right now.
What does a Power Station Operator do?
Tasks required include:
- Determines job requirements from switchboard attendant or operating instructions.
- Opens valves and operates controls to regulate the flow of fuel to boiler or generating equipment.
- Operates remote control panel to load fuel and remove discharged fuel elements from nuclear reactors.
- Adjusts controls to maintain correct running speed of turbine or generator and monitors temperature and pressure controls on boilers.
- Records instrument readings periodically and shuts down turbine/generator or boiler as demand decreases.
- Carries out minor maintenance tasks and prescribed tests and reports any faults.
What are the entry requirements for a Power Station Operator?
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is typically by apprenticeship, incorporating technical training and practical experience. NVQs/ SVQs in Electrical Power Engineering at Levels 2 and 3 and apprenticeships are available.