Occupation · 2026 assessment

Steam turbines Laboratory Technician

The Steam turbines Laboratory Technician role combines repeatable operations with decisions that require professional context. The index measures task exposure to AI, software automation and robotics—not the probability that the occupation disappears.

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How risk may change

A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.

42%2026
47%2028
52%2030
59%2035

Which tasks are exposed

Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.

TaskRisk
Diagnostics using fault codes and telemetry46%
Planning scheduled maintenance50%
Physical repair of a non-standard fault35%
Collecting telemetry and preparing shift reports53%
Forecasting load and consumption47%
Automated equipment-condition monitoring46%
Routine switching under normal conditions53%
Field repair and fault localization36%

Task map

AI replaces ↔ AI augments

Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.

  1. 1Diagnostics using fault codes and telemetryAI 46% · human 59%
  2. 2Planning scheduled maintenanceAI 50% · human 65%
  3. 3Physical repair of a non-standard faultAI 35% · human 59%
  4. 4Collecting telemetry and preparing shift reportsAI 53% · human 57%
  5. 5Forecasting load and consumptionAI 47% · human 67%
  6. 6Automated equipment-condition monitoringAI 46% · human 56%
  7. 7Routine switching under normal conditionsAI 53% · human 57%
  8. 8Field repair and fault localizationAI 36% · human 66%

Why technology can change this work

  • predictive diagnostics identify likely failure points in advance
  • smart grids automatically balance generation and demand
  • AI forecasts load and output
  • robots and drones inspect hazardous assets

What protects the occupation

  • physical diagnosis, repair and post-intervention equipment validation
  • critical-infrastructure accountability
  • physical work and emergency restoration
  • system decisions under grid instability

United States · before tax

Average pay and outlook

Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.

2026$6 650per month
2035$9 000scenario estimate
2026: $6 65020262027: $6 90020272028: $7 10020282029: $7 35020292030: $7 60020302031: $7 85020312032: $8 15020322033: $8 40020332034: $8 70020342035: $9 0002035
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Skill fit 83% · risk 17%

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Skills you already have

  • fault finding
  • maintenance
  • safe equipment work
  • energy-system understanding
  • technical diagnostics
  • safety-procedure compliance

Skills to build

  • predictive maintenance
  • telemetry-based diagnostics
  • smart grids
  • energy storage
  • load forecasting
  • robotic inspection
CurrentSteam turbines Laboratory Technician · 42%
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Keepfault finding · maintenance · safe equipment work
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Addpredictive maintenance · telemetry-based diagnostics · smart grids

Sources and update

Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium

International Labour Organization · 2025Generative AI and Jobs: A Refined Global Index of Occupational Exposure

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World Economic Forum · 2025The Future of Jobs Report 2025

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O*NET Resource Center · 2026O*NET Database

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