Explore occupational profile

Version:
OaSIS 2023 Version 1.0
Search the OaSIS

92100.02 – Power systems operators

Power systems operators monitor and operate switchboards and related equipment in electrical control centres to control the distribution of electrical power in transmission networks. Apprentices are also included in this occupation.

Overview

Example job titles

    Main duties

    This group performs some or all of the following duties:

    • Power systems operators

      • Operate and monitor computerized switchboards and auxiliary equipment in electrical control centres to control the distribution and to regulate the flow of electrical power in the transmission network
      • Coordinate, schedule and direct generating station and substation power loads and line voltages to meet distribution demands during daily operations, system outages, repairs and importing or exporting of power
      • Monitor and visually inspect station instruments, meters and alarms to ensure transmission voltages and line loadings are within prescribed limits and to detect equipment failure, line disturbances and outages
      • Issue work and test permits to electrical and mechanical maintenance personnel, assist maintenance and technical personnel to locate and isolate system problems, and assist during routine system testing
      • Complete and maintain station records, logs and reports.

    Additional information

    • There is little mobility between nuclear power generation station operators and other classic or alternative power generation station operators.
    • Progression from lower to higher classes for power or stationary engineers is dependent on further training and experience.
    • Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.

    Similar occupations classified elsewhere

    Exclusions:

    NOC hierarchy breakdown

    NOC version

    NOC 2021 Version 1.0

    Broad occupational category

    9 – Occupations in manufacturing and utilities

    TEER

    2 – Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupations

    Major group

    92 – Processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and utilities operators and controllers

    Sub-major group

    921 – Utilities equipment operators and controllers

    Minor group

    9210 – Utilities equipment operators and controllers

    Unit group

    92100 – Power engineers and power systems operators

    Occupational profile

    92100.02 – Power systems operators

    O*NET in-it

    This page includes information from the O*NET 27.2 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA). Used under the CC BY 4.0 license. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. Employment and Social Development Canada has modified all or some of this information. USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.