Power Engineers and Power Systems Operators
Job description
Power Engineers operate and maintain stationary machines that supply energy to buildings.
Power System Operators control the distribution of electrical energy. They monitor the proper operation of equipment.
Environment
- Controlled ambient temperature
- Uncontrolled ambient temperature
- Electricity
Main tasks
Power Engineers
- Operate systems to generate electricity for lighting, heating, ventilating, and cooling buildings.
- Start and stop equipment.
- Collaborate with Systems Operators.
- Inspect equipment to ensure proper operation and identify faults.
- Record and analyze data.
- Investigate the cause of problems, take corrective measures, and make minor repairs to avoid breakdowns.
- Maintain generators, turbines, pumps, and compressors.
- Maintain records of operational, safety, and maintenance activities.
- Draft reports.
- Participate in the development of operating, maintenance, and safety procedures, as required.
Power Systems Operators
- Control the distribution of electricity and regulate the flow in the transmission grid.
- Coordinate and direct the transmission of electricity and line voltage to meet distribution demands.
- Monitor and inspect devices.
- Issue work and test permits to maintenance personnel.
- Assist in locating and isolating system problems.
- Complete and update plant records, logs, and reports.
Advancement and mobility
- Experience and additional training lead Power Engineers to senior positions.
- Experience leads to supervisory positions.
Hourly wage
The hourly wage is calculated by averaging wages from 2019 to 2021.- Minimum
- $20.20
- Median
- $29.63
- Maximum
- $51.00
Job prospects for 2022-2026
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Job prospects for 2022-2026
Job prospects
All of Québec
Very good
All of Québec
Non available
Total jobs for 2021
All of Québec
4,000
All of Québec
na
Gender distribution
All of Québec
Not available.
- 5.9% Female
- 94.1% Male
Not available.
- 5.9% Female
- 94.1% Male
Job types
All of Québec
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Not available.
- Full time
- Part time
Yearly wage on 2015
All of Québec
$71,000
All of Québec
Other characteristics
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
All of Québec
- Non traditional for women
- None
Sectors of activity
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 2222% of jobs
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NAICS 32212% of jobs
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NAICS 621, 622, 6237% of jobs
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NAICS 3216% of jobs
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NAICS 311, 3125% of jobs
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Others48% of jobs
All of Québec
Not available.
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NAICS 2222% of jobs
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NAICS 32212% of jobs
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NAICS 621, 622, 6237% of jobs
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NAICS 3216% of jobs
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NAICS 311, 3125% of jobs
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Others48% of jobs