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Power Plant Operators
10
Alternate Occupation Titles
Electric
Operator
Auxiliary
Equipment
Tender
Auxiliary Power
Equipment
Operator
Instrument
and
Control Technician
Instrumentation, Controls,
and
Electrical
Systems Technician
Operations
and
Maintenance Specialist
Operations
and
Maintenance Technician
Operations
and
Management Tech
Operations
and
Management Technician
Turbo
Electric
Operator
1
O*NET-SOC Description
Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate
electric
power. Includes auxiliary
equipment
operators.
20
Tasks
Repair
or replace gas piping.
Adjust controls to generate specified
electrical
power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations
and
substations.
Analyze the layout, instrumentation, or function of
electrical
generation or transmission facilities.
Clean, lubricate, or maintain
equipment
, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration.
Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of
electricity
supplied to panels.
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.
Control power generating
equipment
, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic
equipment.
Examine
and
test
electrical
power distribution machinery
and
equipment
, using testing devices.
Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess
equipment
operating status.
Make adjustments or minor
repairs
, such as tightening leaking gland or pipe joints.
Monitor power plant
equipment
and
indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
Operate landfill gas, methane, or natural gas fueled
electrical
generation systems.
Operate or maintain distributed power generation
equipment
, including fuel cells or microturbines, to produce energy on-site for manufacturing or other
commercial
purposes.
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.
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.
Operate, control, or monitor integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) or related
equipment
, such as air separation units, to generate
electricity
from coal.
Place standby emergency
electrical
generators on line in emergencies
and
monitor the temperature, output,
and
lubrication of the system.
Regulate
equipment
operations
and
conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers.
Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping
equipment
, turbines, or other power plant
equipment
as necessary.
Trace
electrical
circuitry to ensure compliance of
electrical
systems with applicable codes or laws.
20
Detailed Work Activities
Repair
production
equipment
or tools.
Adjust
equipment
controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.
Adjust
equipment
to ensure optimal performance.
Clean production
equipment.
Evaluate characteristics of
equipment
or systems.
Inspect
equipment
or systems.
Lubricate production
equipment.
Maintain production or processing
equipment.
Maintain sustainable energy production
equipment.
Monitor
equipment
operation to ensure proper functioning.
Monitor lubrication of
equipment
or workpieces.
Notify others of
equipment
repair
or maintenance needs.
Operate energy distribution
equipment.
Operate energy production
equipment.
Operate natural gas generation
equipment.
Operate pumping systems or
equipment.
Replace worn
equipment
components.
Test
electrical
equipment
or systems to ensure proper functioning.
Troubleshoot
equipment
or systems operation problems.
Watch operating
equipment
to detect malfunctions.
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