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Power Plant Operators
1
O*NET-SOC Title
Power Plant
Operators
57
Alternate Occupation Titles
Operations
and
Maintenance Specialist
Operations
and
Maintenance Technician
Operations
and
Management Tech
Operations
and
Management Technician
Operator
Asphalt Plant
Operator
Auxiliary
Equipment
Tender
Auxiliary
Operator
Auxiliary Power
Equipment
Operator
Batch Plant
Operator
Booster
Operator
Booster Plant
Operator
Booster Pump
Operator
Carbon Capture Power Plant
Operator
Carbon Sequestration Plant
Operator
Control
Operator
Control Center
Operator
Control Room
Operator
Distribution Center
Operations
Manager
Distribution Center
Ops
Manager
Electric
Operator
Generator
Operator
Hydro Plant
Operator
Hydro Station
Operator
Hydroelectric
Operator
Hydroelectric Plant
Operator
Hydroelectric Station
Operator
Hydrogen Plant
Operator
Instrument
and
Control Tech
Instrument
and
Control Technician
Instrumentation, Controls,
and
Electrical Systems Technician
Multicraft
Operator
O
and
M Specialist
O
and
M Tech
Plant
Operator
Plant Control
Operator
Power
Operator
Power Generating Plant
Operator
Power Plant
Operator
Power Plant Control Room
Operator
Power Station
Operator
Powerhouse
Operator
Powerhouse
Tender
Process
Operator
Rectifier
Operator
Relief
Operator
Shift
Operator
Station
Operator
Station
Tender
Steam Turbine
Operator
Treatment Plant
Operator
Turbine
Operator
Turbo
Operator
Turbo Electric
Operator
Unit
Operator
Utility Plant
Operator
Water Plant
Operator
1
O*NET-SOC Description
Control,
operate
, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary
equipment
operators.
17
Tasks
Open
and
close valves
and
switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
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.
Clean, lubricate, or maintain
equipment
, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration.
Communicate with systems
operators
to regulate
and
coordinate line voltages
and
transmission loads
and
frequencies.
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.
Monitor power plant
equipment
and
indicators to detect evidence of
operating
problems.
Prepare
and
submit compliance,
operational
,
and
safety forms or reports.
Record
and
compile
operational
data by completing
and
maintaining forms, logs, or reports.
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.
22
Detailed Work Activities
Operate
energy distribution
equipment.
Operate
energy production
equipment.
Operate
natural gas generation
equipment.
Operate
pumping systems or
equipment.
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
operational
procedures in technical environments to ensure conformance to standards.
Monitor lubrication of
equipment
or workpieces.
Notify others of
equipment
repair or maintenance needs.
Record
operational
or production data.
Repair production
equipment
or tools.
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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