How do they match: Power Plant Operators

Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.

Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.
Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
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.
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.
Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
Operate or maintain distributed power generation equipment, including fuel cells or microturbines, to produce energy on-site for manufacturing or other commercial purposes.
Receive outage calls and request necessary personnel during power outages or emergencies.
Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.

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