Other Stationary Plant Operators

Other Stationary Plant Operators includes a range of occupations such as Boiler or Engine Operators, Bulk Materials Handling Plant Operators, Cement Production Plant Operators, Concrete Batching Plant Operators, Concrete Pump Operators, Paper and Pulp Mill Operators, Railway Signal Operators, Train Controllers, Waste Water or Water Plant Operators and Weighbridge Operators.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Operates and maintains stationary engines, boilers, refrigeration and airconditioning systems, and associated mechanical plant
  • Operates plant to load, unload, move, store and stack bulk materials such as grain, sugar and mineral ore
  • Operates mixing plant to produce batches of concrete from cement, sand, aggregate, water and other ingredients
  • Operates plant to pump, cast and mould concrete registration or licensing is required
  • Operates plant to produce paper pulp from woodchips and to make paper sheets
  • Controls the movement of trains, and assembles and disassembles trains within a marshalling yard
  • Oversees the safe movement of trains using a computerised train control signalling system
  • Operates plant to store, distribute and treat water including purifying water for human consumption and removing wastes from sewage
  • Operates weighing plant and issues measurement tickets which provide readings of vehicle and livestock weight

Key values of workers in Other Stationary Plant Operators

  • Relationships

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Independence

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Other Stationary Plant Operators

  • Operation and Control

    Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Critical Thinking

    Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

  • Equipment Maintenance

    Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

  • Troubleshooting

    Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.