Occupation · 2026 assessment
The Steam turbines Plant Operator 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.
A forecast estimate, not a guaranteed scenario.
Risk applies to individual tasks—not to a person or an entire occupation.
| Task | Risk |
|---|---|
| Executing operations through a standard workflow | 55% |
| Recognizing and classifying incoming data | 46% |
| Escalating non-standard cases to a responsible specialist | 25% |
| Collecting telemetry and preparing shift reports | 47% |
| Forecasting load and consumption | 41% |
| Automated equipment-condition monitoring | 40% |
| Routine switching under normal conditions | 47% |
| Field repair and fault localization | 30% |
Task map
Each task is positioned by AI capability and the degree of human involvement still required.
United States · before tax
Estimated nominal monthly pay. The scenario reflects sector, demand and task resilience; it is not a guarantee of income.
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Search jobs ↗Updated: 2026-09-25 · Assessment confidence: Medium
Nearly 30,000 tasks; a global assessment of GenAI exposure across detailed occupational groups.
A survey of more than 1,000 employers representing over 14 million workers across 55 economies.
Occupational, task, skill and work-context structure.