Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated visa
Submitted EOIs<20*
Recent invited-status presenceNo published EOIs with invited status appear
Power Generation Plant Operator - ANZSCO 399213
Skilled occupation profile
Power Generation Plant Operator
ANZSCO 399213Power Generation Plant Operator operates boilers, turbogenerators and associated plant to generate electrical power. Registration or licensing is required.
STSOLCSOLSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations
Recent SkillSelect information
Recent SkillSelect information for Power Generation Plant Operator
SkillSelect information published for May 2026 provides a historical snapshot of available EOI activity for Power Generation Plant Operator, ANZSCO 399213. Selected published indicators relevant to this occupation are shown below.
Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – State or Territory nominated
Submitted EOIs<20*
Recent invited-status presenceNo published EOIs with invited status appear
Visa applications lodged<20*
* <20: the official source published a small-number value below 20. The exact number is not shown by the official source.
† PointsView-calculated indicator: calculated from the published SkillSelect points distribution where sufficient data is available.
This information gives historical SkillSelect EOI information. It does not predict invitation chances, guarantee visa outcomes, or state a minimum invitation score.
Occupation guide
Occupation details and migration pathways
This guide brings together the key occupation tasks, possible visa pathways and skills assessment information for Power Generation Plant Operator ANZSCO 399213.
Typical tasks and duties
Power generation plant operators may perform the following tasks:
- control the flow of fuel to boilers and make sure that the machinery is working properly
- control the flow of water in hydroelectric power stations and ensure that the machinery is working correctly
- operate control instruments to switch off lines or equipment and to connect alternative circuits
- check instruments and switchboards to make sure that all systems are working efficiently to detect line disturbances and to check the flow of power
- find faults and perform basic repairs in mechanical, electrical and process control equipment and coordinate specialist repairs
- shut down or start up boilers or turbines to decrease or increase power output
- operate power switches for safety of crews and to avoid interruptions during repairs
- undertake safe work procedures to isolate plant machinery and equipment for maintenance and repair
- compile records and reports on equipment performance, instrument readings and switching operations
- clean, lubricate and repair equipment
- control processes and equipment associated with inputs for power generation such as fuel, chemicals and water
- control processes and equipment associated with management of by-products to minimise their environmental impact
- respond to emergencies such as fire and environmental hazards.
Possible visa pathways
This occupation appears on STSOL and CSOL and Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Occupations. The right visa pathway depends on factors such as your age, English level, qualifications, work experience, skills assessment, points score, nomination options and employer sponsorship.
Skilled Nominated visa subclass 190A permanent skilled visa for applicants nominated by an Australian state or territory government.Skilled Work Regional visa subclass 491A provisional regional skilled visa for applicants nominated by a state or territory or sponsored by an eligible family member.Skills in Demand visa subclass 482A temporary employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers where an Australian employer cannot find a suitably skilled Australian worker.Employer Nomination Scheme visa subclass 186A permanent employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers nominated by an Australian employer.Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa subclass 494A provisional regional employer-sponsored visa for skilled workers sponsored by an employer in regional Australia.
Skills assessment
For skilled migration purposes, Power Generation Plant Operator usually requires a suitable skills assessment. Relevant assessing authorities may include:
Additional occupation-specific assessment information
The assessment authority for this occupation is Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) and the TRA skills assessment will assess if your educational qualifications and work experience are at a professional level and closely related to your nominated occupation for migration purposes.
You are required to receive a positive assessment for your qualifications and work experience from Trades Recognition Australia if you are planning to migrate to Australia through skill migration program.
Click here to read further information regarding the assessment process of Trades Recognition Australia.
Legacy subclass 187 pathway
Do you currently hold, or have you previously held, a subclass 457 or 482 visa?
If you have worked for a sponsoring employer in regional Australia, please note that Power Generation Plant Operator — ANZSCO 399213 was included in the legacy Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (subclass 187) occupation list. The subclass 187 Direct Entry stream is closed to new applications, but the Temporary Residence Transition stream may remain available to certain transitional subclass 457 and subclass 482 workers. Eligibility is limited and depends on your visa history, relevant dates, sponsored regional employment, employer nomination, age, English and other requirements. Being included on this occupation list does not establish eligibility.
If this may describe your circumstances, we can assess whether the subclass 187 transitional arrangements may still apply to you.
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PointsView report available
Power Generation Plant Operator historical SkillSelect report
The current PointsView report includes historical SkillSelect data through June 2026 for ANZSCO 399213.
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Historical information does not predict invitations, visa outcomes or migration eligibility.
Reviewed by Principal Migration Consultant
Reviewed by Mohammad Reza Azimi
This occupation page has been reviewed for migration context by Shada Migration Services. Mohammad has assisted clients with Australian migration matters since 2009 and holds a Graduate Certificate in Migration Law from the Australian National University.
Last reviewed: July 2026
