Power Plant Operators

01

Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.

02

Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.

03

Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels.

04

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.

05

Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.

06

Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.

07

Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.

08

Communicate with systems operators to regulate and coordinate line voltages and transmission loads and frequencies.

09

Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.

10

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.