power plant control room operator
Power plant control room operators are responsible for the safe and proper operation of power plants, switchyards and associated control structures. They repair and maintain the involved machinery and equipment to ensure the plant's efficient operation and to tackle emergency situations such as blackouts.
Also called: electric power station worker, power station operative worker, electricity generation plant operator, electricity generation operator, electricity generation plant worker, electric power station operator, electricity generation operative, power station control room worker
- 22
- essential skills
- 23
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
- 3131
- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
22- adapt energy distribution schedules
- close circuit breaker
- conduct inter-shift communication
- coordinate remote communications
- electric current
- electric generators
- electrical power safety regulations
- electronics
- ensure compliance with safety legislation
- maintain power plant machinery
- manage emergency procedures
- monitor automated machines
- monitor electric generators
- monitor equipment condition
- monitor gauge
- power plant instrumentation
- resolve equipment malfunctions
- respond to electrical power contingencies
- troubleshoot
- use remote control equipment
- wear appropriate protective gear
- write production reports
Optional skills
23- arrange equipment repairs
- automation technology
- coordinate electricity generation
- develop strategies for electricity contingencies
- electricity
- electricity consumption
- ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
- ensure equipment maintenance
- ensure safety in electrical power operations
- fossil fuels
- maintain electrical equipment
- maintain records of maintenance interventions
- mechanics
- natural gas
- nuclear energy
- oversee power equipment operation
- perform minor repairs to equipment
- react to events in time-critical environments
- read electricity meter
- respond to nuclear emergencies
- smart grids systems
- supervise electricity distribution operations
- test procedures in electricity transmission
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