power-plant-manager/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — power plant manager

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 11-3051.04 (Biomass Power Plant Managers) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 1219; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Supplemental] Test, maintain, or repair electrical power distribution machinery or equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and testing devices.
• [Core] Manage parts and supply inventories for biomass plants.
• [Core] Monitor and operate communications systems, such as mobile radios.
• [Supplemental] Compile and record operational data on forms or in log books.
• [Supplemental] Adjust equipment controls to generate specified amounts of electrical power.
• [Core] Supervise operations or maintenance employees in the production of power from biomass, such as wood, coal, paper sludge, or other waste or refuse.
• [Supplemental] Shut down and restart biomass power plants or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
• [Core] Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels and safe production environments or to identify abnormalities with power production equipment or processes.
• [Core] Review biomass operations performance specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• [Core] Prepare reports on biomass plant operations, status, maintenance, and other information.
• [Core] Prepare and manage biomass plant budgets.
• [Core] Plan and schedule plant activities, such as wood, waste, or refuse fuel deliveries, ash removal, and regular maintenance.
• [Supplemental] Operate controls to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.
• [Core] Inspect biomass gasification processes, equipment, and facilities for ways to maximize capacity and minimize operating costs.
• [Core] Evaluate power production or demand trends to identify opportunities for improved operations.
• [Core] Supervise biomass plant or substation operations, maintenance, repair, or testing activities.
• [Supplemental] Monitor the operating status of biomass plants by observing control system parameters, distributed control systems, switchboard gauges, dials, or other indicators.
• [Core] Conduct field inspections of biomass plants, stations, or substations to ensure normal and safe operating conditions.
• [Core] Manage safety programs at power generation facilities.

Detailed work activities

• Analyze market research data.
• Communicate green energy production information.
• Compile operational data.
• Direct green energy production operations.
• Direct maintenance and repair activities in green energy production facilities.
• Enforce rules or regulations.
• Evaluate energy production data.
• Evaluate green operations or programs for compliance with standards or regulations.
• Inspect operations of green energy facilities.
• Maintain green energy production plant equipment.
• Maintain operational records.
• Manage inventories of products or organizational resources.
• Monitor environment to ensure safety.
• Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning.
• Monitor green energy equipment, systems, or facilities.
• Operate communications equipment or systems.
• Operate green energy production equipment.
• Perform manual service or maintenance tasks.
• Prepare operational budgets for green energy or other green operations.
• Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.
• Schedule activities or facility use.
• Schedule product or material transportation.
• Supervise workers performing environmentally sustainable activities.
• Test green technologies or processes.