Job prospects Generating Station Operator - Electrical Power Systems in the Southwest Region

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Over the past few years (2021-2023), the labour market was balanced for Power engineers and power systems operators in the Southwest Region. The number of job openings was about the same as the number of workers available in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Assessment Methodology

The employment outlook will be good for Power engineers and power systems operators (NOC 92100) in the Southwest region for the 2023-2025 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Power engineers and power systems operators in the Southwest region:

• Power engineers and power systems operators mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Chemical manufacturing (NAICS 325): 31%
  • Food, beverage and tobacco product manufacturing (NAICS 311, 312): 10%
  • Primary metal manufacturing (NAICS 331): 9%
  • Ambulatory health care services and hospitals (NAICS 621-622): 8%
  • Wholesale trade (NAICS 41): 7%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology