51-8010 Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers
Broad occupation category (Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers) within the minor group 'Plant and System Operators' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
Where 51-8010 sits in the SOC 2018 hierarchy
- >51-0000 Production Occupations
- >>51-8000 Plant and System Operators
- >>>51-8010 Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers
- >>>51-8010 Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers
Subcategories of 51-8010 Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers
- 51-8011Nuclear Power Reactor Operators
Operate or control nuclear reactors. Move control rods, start and stop equipment, monitor and adjust controls, and record data in logs. Implement emergency procedures when needed. May respond to abnormalities, determine cause, and recommend corrective action.
- 51-8012Power Distributors and Dispatchers
Coordinate, regulate, or distribute electricity or steam.
- 51-8013Power Plant Operators
Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.
Other SOC 2018 codes under 51-8010 Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers
Frequently asked questions
- What is SOC 2018 51-8010?
- SOC 2018 51-8010 is "Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers". Broad occupation category (Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers) within the minor group 'Plant and System Operators' under the BLS SOC 2018. Aggregator of related detailed occupations.
- What does SOC 2018 51-8010 include?
- 51-8010 Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers contains 3 direct subcategories: 51-8011 Nuclear Power Reactor Operators; 51-8012 Power Distributors and Dispatchers; 51-8013 Power Plant Operators.
- What is the parent category of 51-8010?
- 51-8010 Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers sits under 51-8010 Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers in the SOC 2018 hierarchy.
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