We surveyed 261 power plant operators to better understand the work environment and required skills of a typical power plant operator. Here are the results.

How much intelligence is required as a power plant operator?

Low

High

Working as a power plant operator typically doesn’t require the use of high levels of intelligence in daily tasks.

Can I learn to become a power plant operator?

Intrinsic Talent

Acquired Talent

A career as a power plant operator typically depends predominantly on qualities you’re born with, with a small aspect of skills you can learn.

Is it easy to get a job as a power plant operator?

Easy

Hard

It’s typically difficult to find a job as a power plant operator. If you’re curious about the numbers, check out the job market for power plant operators.

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Do power plant operators work full-time or part-time?

100% of power plant operators work in full-time roles while 0% work part-time.