ISCO-08 3131
Power production plant operators
48.7%
ADI · 191st of 433 · 95% interval 34.9–62.2
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 48.7% of the task time of power production plant operators, and finish 0.6% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full48.7%
191st of 433 · interval 34.9–62.2
ADI3 · full delegation0.6%
177th of 433 · interval 0.0–2.0
ADIs · share of time38.3%
198th of 433 · interval 34.2–42.2
Evidence83
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.4 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 4.0%L1Augmentation · 47.3%L2Partial delegation · 48.1%L3Full delegation · 0.6%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
83 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operate nuclear power reactors in accordance with policies and procedures to protect workers from radiation and to ensure environmental safety.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | 3.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Control, monitor, or operate equipment that regulates or distributes electricity or steam, using data obtained from instruments or computers.Power Distributors and Dispatchers | 3.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 4.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor all systems for normal running conditions, performing activities such as checking gauges to assess output or the effects of generator loading on other equipment.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | 3.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Distribute or regulate the flow of power between entities, such as generating stations, substations, distribution lines, or users, keeping track of the status of circuits or connections.Power Distributors and Dispatchers | 2.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 45 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor or operate boilers, turbines, wells, or auxiliary power plant equipment.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | 2.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Direct personnel engaged in controlling or operating distribution equipment or machinery, such as instructing control room operators to start boilers or generators.Power Distributors and Dispatchers | 2.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 30 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate with engineers, planners, field personnel, or other utility workers to provide information such as clearances, switching orders, or distribution process changes.Power Distributors and Dispatchers | 2.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 18 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Manipulate controls to adjust or activate power distribution equipment or machines.Power Distributors and Dispatchers | 2.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 35% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor and record switchboard or control board readings to ensure that electrical or steam distribution equipment is operating properly.Power Distributors and Dispatchers | 2.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Implement energy schedules, including real-time transmission reservations or schedules.Power Distributors and Dispatchers | 2.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 30 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Calculate load estimates or equipment requirements to determine required control settings.Power Distributors and Dispatchers | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 45 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare switching orders that will isolate work areas without causing power outages, referring to drawings of power systems.Power Distributors and Dispatchers | 2.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record operating data, such as the results of surveillance tests.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 30 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dispatch orders or instructions to personnel through radiotelephone or intercommunication systems to coordinate auxiliary equipment operation.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | 2.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Respond to emergencies, such as transformer or transmission line failures, and route current around affected areas.Power Distributors and Dispatchers | 2.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
Show the other 68 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Track conditions that could affect power needs, such as changes in the weather, and adjust equipment to meet any anticipated changes.Power Distributors and Dispatchers | 2.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop or implement actions such as lockouts, tagouts, or clearances to allow equipment to be safely repaired.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | 2.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect equipment to ensure that specifications are met or to detect any defects.Power Distributors and Dispatchers · supplemental task | 2.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Note malfunctions of equipment, instruments, or controls and report these conditions to supervisors.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Adjust controls to position rod and to regulate flux level, reactor period, coolant temperature, or rate of power flow, following standard procedures.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | 2.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Respond to system or unit abnormalities, diagnosing the cause, and recommending or taking corrective action.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | 2.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Tend auxiliary equipment used in the power distribution process.Power Distributors and Dispatchers · supplemental task | 2.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record and compile operational data, such as chart or meter readings, power demands, or usage and operating times, using transmission system maps.Power Distributors and Dispatchers | 2.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 45 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Authorize maintenance activities on units or changes in equipment or system operational status.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators · supplemental task | 1.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Supervise technicians' work activities to ensure that equipment is operated in accordance with policies and procedures that protect workers from radiation and ensure environmental safety.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators · supplemental task | 1.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 2.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Implement operational procedures, such as those controlling start-up or shut-down activities.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | 1.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Authorize actions to correct identified operational inefficiencies or hazards so that operating efficiency is maximized and potential environmental issues are minimized.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators · supplemental task | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct inspections or operations outside of control rooms as necessary.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Review and edit standard operating procedures.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct measurement of the intensity or types of radiation in work areas, equipment, or materials.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators · supplemental task | 1.3% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct the collection and testing of air, water, gas, or solid samples to determine radioactivity levels or to ensure appropriate radioactive containment.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators · supplemental task | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct reactor operators in emergency situations, in accordance with emergency operating procedures.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators · supplemental task | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.Power Plant Operators | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 4.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Enforce safety and sanitation regulations.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.Power Plant Operators | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.1 h | Access to systems |
| Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.Power Plant Operators | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 32 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Control or maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feedwater heaters, filters, or chlorinators, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, or auxiliary power.Power Plant Operators | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels.Power Plant Operators | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers.Power Plant Operators | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 22 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate, control, or monitor gasifiers or related equipment, such as coolers, water quenches, water gas shifts reactors, or sulfur recovery units, to produce syngas or electricity from coal.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate or maintain distributed power generation equipment, including fuel cells or microturbines, to produce energy on-site for manufacturing or other commercial purposes.Power Plant Operators | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 5.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 1.5 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 30 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.Power Plant Operators | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 25 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, or fabricators.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 30% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.Power Plant Operators | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.Power Plant Operators | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 32 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 38 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 38 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate, control, or monitor equipment, such as acid or gas carbon dioxide removal units, carbon dioxide compressors, or pipelines, to capture, store, or transport carbon dioxide exhaust.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports.Power Plant Operators | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Communicate with systems operators to regulate and coordinate line voltages and transmission loads and frequencies.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 18 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate, control, or monitor integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) or related equipment, such as air separation units, to generate electricity from coal.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Calculate labor and equipment requirements and production specifications, using standard formulas.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.6% | L3 | L3L3 | 80% | 1.3 h | Access to systems |
| Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 45 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.8 h | Access to systems |
| Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration.Power Plant Operators | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 38 min | Access to systems |
| Determine standards, budgets, production goals, and rates, based on company policies, equipment and labor availability, and workloads.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 2.5 h | Access to systems |
| Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Participate in nuclear fuel element handling activities, such as preparation, transfer, loading, or unloading.Nuclear Power Reactor Operators | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 2.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Diagnose or troubleshoot problems with gas collection systems.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Trace electrical circuitry to ensure compliance of electrical systems with applicable codes or laws.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor well fields periodically to ensure proper functioning and performance.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate landfill gas, methane, or natural gas fueled electrical generation systems.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare and submit compliance, operational, and safety forms or reports.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Repair or replace gas piping.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Analyze the layout, instrumentation, or function of electrical generation or transmission facilities.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Verify that well field monitoring data conforms to applicable regulations.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Collect oil, water, or electrolyte samples for laboratory analysis.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate employee performance.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Set up and adjust machines and equipment.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Examine and test electrical power distribution machinery and equipment, using testing devices.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Receive outage calls and request necessary personnel during power outages or emergencies.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 12 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland or pipe joints.Power Plant Operators | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Recommend or execute personnel actions, such as hirings, evaluations, or promotions.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.8 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Place standby emergency electrical generators on line in emergencies and monitor the temperature, output, and lubrication of the system.Power Plant Operators · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Plan and develop new products and production processes.First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 7.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 48.7% | 56 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.32 | 51 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | 0.34 | 61 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 98.588 | 98 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.135 | 45 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.005 | 36 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (31)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Process control technicians not elsewhere classified 3139 | 91.1 | |
| Draughtspersons 3118 | 82.3 | |
| Mining supervisors 3121 | 71.6 | |
| Construction supervisors 3123 | 71.6 | |
| Chemical and physical science technicians 3111 | 69.7 | |
| Electronics engineering technicians 3114 | 60.2 | |
| Civil engineering technicians 3112 | 57.6 | |
| Manufacturing supervisors 3122 | 56.5 | |
| Air traffic safety electronics technicians 3155 | 54.7 | |
| Mining and metallurgical technicians 3117 | 51.5 | |
| Physical and engineering science technicians not elsewhere classified 3119 | 51.1 | |
| Mechanical engineering technicians 3115 | 50.0 |
Dashed line: power production plant operators (48.7%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Power production plant operators (ISCO-08 3131), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/3131
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Power production plant operators (ISCO-08 3131)}
}Machine-readable
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