Automation index
How much of a Power-plant operator’s job can AI already do?
A dispatch comes earlier. Following the set-point without tripping the machine do not.
This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Power-plant operator
19%
AI can already do 19% of this job.
#517 / 633
View rankingPower-plant operator
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Set-point, parameters and the log.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Room, alarms and the one that trips.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 22% | 8% | +1.8 |
Start, stop and not skipping the SOP.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Maintenance, isolation and the permit.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 28% | +4.5 |
The peak, the grid and not forcing it.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
The set-point, and not tripping.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 14% | 12% | +1.7 |
| Total | 100% | 19% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- set-points
- control room
- plant SOP
- starts
- isolations
- alarms
- dispatch
- the grid
Sources for this job· O*NET 51-8013.00· ESCO/ISCO 3131
IS WORK OVER?
Electrical engineer
25%
#236 / 633
View rankingElectrical engineer
Where the time goes
Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.
The time saving for each task is estimated separately.
| Task | Share | AI | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
Calculate, single-line diagram and selectivity.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 48% | +8.6 |
Project, quantities and electrical spec.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 32% | +5.1 |
Site, contractors and commissioning.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 22% | +3.5 |
Measurements, thermography and faults.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 18% | +2.9 |
Code, quality and documentation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 18% | 16% | +2.9 |
Sign and own the installation.EstimateNo public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate. | 16% | 14% | +2.2 |
| Total | 100% | 25% |
Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills and activities
- install wiring
- electrical panels
- repair faults
- Project, quantities and electrical spec
- Site, contractors and commissioning
- Measurements, thermography and faults
- Code, quality and documentation
- Sign and own the installation
- ingeniero electrico
Sources for this job· O*NET 17-2071.00· ESCO/ISCO 2151