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power-plant-control-room-operator Occupational skill for the role 'power plant control room operator' (also: power station operator, electricity generating plant operative, electricity generation plant operator, electricity generating plant worker, electric power station operator, electricity generation operator). Use when the user asks for typical power plant control room operator work such as: Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.; Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.; Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.

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.

Core workflow

  1. Inspect and test equipment and circuits to identify malfunctions or defects, using wiring diagrams and testing devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters, or ammeters.
  2. Consult manuals, schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering personnel to troubleshoot and solve equipment problems and to determine optimum equipment functioning.
  3. Notify facility personnel of equipment shutdowns.
  4. Open and close switches to isolate defective relays, performing adjustments or repairs.
  5. Prepare and maintain records detailing tests, repairs, and maintenance.
  6. Analyze test data to diagnose malfunctions, to determine performance characteristics of systems, or to evaluate effects of system modifications.
  7. Repair, replace, and clean equipment and components such as circuit breakers, brushes, and commutators.
  8. Run signal quality and connectivity tests for individual cables, and record results.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • 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

Hot technologies

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
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  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word

Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f33a70bd-c5b6-495d-8e0c-5e2c6e56d93e), ONET 30.3 (49-2095.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*