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Power Plant Operators

Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.

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Parachute skills

  1. Copy - Data (4.56)
  2. Cut, carve, chisel - Things (4.54)
  3. Operate, drive - Things (4.54)
  4. Finish, restore, preserve - Things (4.54)
  5. Pay attention to details - Data (4.52)
  6. Listen - People (4.00)
  7. Communicate well, in person - People (3.88)
  8. Follow through, get things done - People (3.88)
  9. Use my brain - Data (3.88)
  10. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (3.80)
  11. Convey warmth and empathy - People (3.80)
  12. Teach, tutor, or train (individuals, groups, animals) - People (3.75)
  13. Use my intuition - Data (3.63)
  14. Speak - People (3.62)
  15. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.50)
  16. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.50)
  17. Control, expedite things - Things (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Operation Monitoring (4.00)
  2. Active Listening (3.88)
  3. Speaking (3.62)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  5. Operation and Control (3.50)
  6. Quality Control Analysis (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Oral Expression (3.88)
  3. Deductive Reasoning (3.88)
  4. Inductive Reasoning (3.75)
  5. Problem Sensitivity (3.63)
  6. Selective Attention (3.50)
  7. Near Vision (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.29)
  2. Dependability (4.27)
  3. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.11)
  4. Integrity (4.10)
  5. Cooperation (3.99)
  6. Initiative (3.97)
  7. Persistence (3.88)
  8. Achievement/Effort (3.81)
  9. Stress Tolerance (3.81)
  10. Concern for Others (3.80)
  11. Self Control (3.78)
  12. Independence (3.64)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.95)
  2. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.67)
  3. Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (4.56)
  4. Controlling Machines and Processes (4.54)
  5. Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material (4.52)
  6. Getting Information (4.22)
  7. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (4.06)
  8. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (4.02)
  9. Documenting/Recording Information (4.02)
  10. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.00)
  11. Performing General Physical Activities (3.86)
  12. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.82)
  13. Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (3.77)
  14. Training and Teaching Others (3.75)
  15. Analyzing Data or Information (3.54)
  16. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.53)
  17. Processing Information (3.50)
  1. Understand Technical Operating, Service Or Repair Manuals (4.95)
  2. Monitor Production Machinery/Equipment Operation To Detect Problems (4.56)
  3. Use Pressure Gauges (4.54)
  4. Control Operation Of Compressors (4.54)
  5. Use High Voltage Apparatus (4.54)
  6. Operate Power Generation Equipment (4.54)
  7. Operate Power Driven Pumps (4.54)
  8. Operate Auxiliary Power Plant Equipment (4.54)
  9. Use Precision Measuring Tools Or Equipment (4.54)
  10. Use Electrical Or Electronic Test Devices Or Equipment (4.54)
  11. Use Hand Or Power Tools (4.54)
  12. Use Pneumatic Tools (4.54)
  13. Perform Safety Inspections In Manufacturing Or Industrial Setting (4.52)
  14. Maintain Consistent Production Quality (4.52)
  15. Read Technical Drawings (4.22)
  16. Maintain Equipment Service Records (4.02)
  17. Maintain Production Or Work Records (4.02)
  18. Compile Equipment Operational Data (3.50)