How do they match: Power Plant Operators

  • Production Generalist
  • Process Operator
  • Instrumentation, Controls, and Electrical Systems Technician
  • Landfill Gas Systems Monitor
  • Landfill Gas Collecting System Technician
  • Landfill Gas Collection System Technician
  • Landfill Gas Generating System Technician
  • Landfill Gas Generation System Technician
  • Methane Gas Generating System Technician
  • Methane Gas Generation System Technician

  • Communicate with systems operators to regulate and coordinate line voltages and transmission loads and frequencies.
  • Diagnose or troubleshoot problems with gas collection systems.
  • 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 gasifiers or related equipment, such as coolers, water quenches, water gas shifts reactors, or sulfur recovery units, to produce syngas or electricity from coal.
  • Place standby emergency electrical generators on line in emergencies and monitor the temperature, output, and lubrication of the system.
  • Trace electrical circuitry to ensure compliance of electrical systems with applicable codes or laws.

  • Clean production equipment.
  • Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
  • Evaluate characteristics of equipment or systems.
  • Inspect equipment or systems.
  • Lubricate production equipment.
  • Maintain production or processing equipment.
  • Maintain sustainable energy production equipment.
  • Monitor conditions at energy-producing landfills.
  • Operate energy production equipment.
  • Operate pumping systems or equipment.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Repair production equipment or tools.
  • Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.