How much does a Power Plant Operator I make in Tennessee? The average Power Plant Operator I salary in Tennessee is $65,371 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $54,744 and $80,399. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Power Plant Operator I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Power Plant Operator I Salary $45,069 TN February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Power Plant Operator I Salary $54,744 TN February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Power Plant Operator I Salary $65,371 TN February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Power Plant Operator I Salary $80,399 TN February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Power Plant Operator I Salary $94,082 TN February 26, 2024
25% $54,744 10% $45,069 90% $94,082 75% $80,399 $65,371 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Power Plant Operator I need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Troubleshooting: Troubleshooting is a form of problem solving, often applied to repair failed products or processes on a machine or a system. It is a logical, systematic search for the source of a problem in order to solve it, and make the product or process operational again. Troubleshooting is needed to identify the symptoms. Determining the most likely cause is a process of elimination—eliminating potential causes of a problem. Finally, troubleshooting requires confirmation that the solution restores the product or process to its working state. In general, troubleshooting is the identification or diagnosis of "trouble" in the management flow of a system caused by a failure of some kind. The problem is initially described as symptoms of malfunction, and troubleshooting is the process of determining and remedying the causes of these symptoms. A system can be described in terms of its expected, desired or intended behavior (usually, for artificial systems, its purpose). Events or inputs to the system are expected to generate specific results or outputs. (For example, selecting the "print" option from various computer applications is intended to result in a hardcopy emerging from some specific device). Any unexpected or undesirable behavior is a symptom. Troubleshooting is the process of isolating the specific cause or causes of the symptom. Frequently the symptom is a failure of the product or process to produce any results. (Nothing was printed, for example). Corrective action can then be taken to prevent further failures of a similar kind.

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Transportation: Refers to the mode of travel used to get from home to work most frequently. The transportation are bus, train, aeroplane, ship, car, etc while the mode of transportation refers to road, air, sea/ocean, etc.

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Renewable Energy: Using renewable energy sources for more sustainable business operations to drive environmental risk and cost reduction.

Troubleshooting 7.19%
Transportation 2.47%
Renewable Energy 1.84%
Others 88.5%

Job Description for Power Plant Operator I

Power Plant Operator I monitors and maintains plant equipment to ensure that power plant power delivery operations function within specification. Controls and repairs power generating facilities and systems to produce bioenergy, hydro, nuclear, solar, thermal or wind power, etc. May require an associate degree. Being a Power Plant Operator I typically reports to a supervisor. The Power Plant Operator I possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. Works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Adams, TN Avg. Salary $64,389 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adamsville, TN Avg. Salary $60,752 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Afton, TN Avg. Salary $62,259 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alamo, TN Avg. Salary $65,399 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alcoa, TN Avg. Salary $65,177 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, TN Avg. Salary $65,800 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Allardt, TN Avg. Salary $64,745 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Allons, TN Avg. Salary $65,273 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Allred, TN Avg. Salary $64,745 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alpine, TN Avg. Salary $64,745 Date Updated February 26, 2024

Career Path for Power Plant Operator I

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For Power Plant Operator I, the upper level is Power Plant Operator II and then progresses to Power Plant Operations Shift Supervisor I.

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