Auxiliary plant operator NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for auxiliary plant operator.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for auxiliary plant operator is 92100 (Power engineers and power systems operators), a TEER 2 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 2): +40 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer.
NOC code
92100
TEER 2 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 92100 covers
Power engineers operate and maintain reactors, turbines, boilers, generators, stationary engines and auxiliary equipment to generate electrical power and to provide heat, light, refrigeration and other utility services for commercial, institutional and industrial buildings and other work sites. Power systems operators monitor and operate switchboards and related equipment in electrical control centres to control the distribution of electrical power in transmission networks. They are employed by power generation plants, electrical power utilities, manufacturing plants, hospitals, universities and government and commercial establishments. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
| Unit group | 92100 — Power engineers and power systems operators |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 2 — usually requires a college diploma or apprenticeship of 2+ years, or supervisory roles |
| Broad category | Occupations in manufacturing and utilities |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Power engineers
- Operate automated or computerized control systems, stationary engines and auxiliary equipment such as reactors, boilers, turbines, generators, pumps, compressors, pollution control devices and other equipment to generate electrical power and to provide light, heat, ventilation and refrigeration for buildings, industrial plants and other work sites
- Start up and shut down power plant equipment, control switching operations, regulate water levels and communicate with systems operators to regulate and coordinate transmission loads, frequency and line voltages
- Monitor and inspect plant equipment, computer terminals, switches, valves, gauges, alarms, meters and other instruments to measure temperature, pressure and fuel flow to detect leaks or other equipment malfunctions and to ensure plant equipment is operating at maximum efficiency
- Analyze and record instrument readings and equipment malfunctions
- Troubleshoot and perform corrective action and minor repairs to prevent equipment or system failure
To use NOC 92100 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 92100 →
Other job titles under NOC 92100
- Apprentice power dispatcher
- Building systems technician
- Electrical power systems operator
- Control room operator - electrical power systems
- Distribution control operator - electrical power systems
- Energy from waste plant operator
- Nuclear generating station field operator
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 92100, one of these may fit better:
- Acid plant operator — NOC 93101 (Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing, TEER 3)
- Clothing plant labourer — NOC 95109 (Other labourers in processing, manufacturing and utilities, TEER 5)
- Dairy plant manager — NOC 90010 (Manufacturing managers, TEER 0)
- Electric generating plant manager — NOC 90011 (Utilities managers, TEER 0)
- Electric power plant manager — NOC 90011 (Utilities managers, TEER 0)
- Fish plant labourer — NOC 95107 (Labourers in fish and seafood processing, TEER 5)
- Fish plant worker — NOC 94142 (Fish and seafood plant workers, TEER 4)
- Gas plant operator — NOC 93101 (Central control and process operators, petroleum, gas and chemical processing, TEER 3)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for auxiliary plant operator?+
In NOC 2021, "auxiliary plant operator" is an example title in unit group 92100 — Power engineers and power systems operators. It is a TEER 2 occupation in the "Occupations in manufacturing and utilities" broad category.
Is auxiliary plant operator eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 92100 is TEER 2, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does auxiliary plant operator get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 92100 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 40 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 70 (whichever is higher).
Can a auxiliary plant operator get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 92100 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says auxiliary plant operator but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 92100. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.