Power Plant Control Room Operator
Power Plant Control Room Operator
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Job Description
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..
Top 7 specific things you need to know
As a Power Plant Control Room Operator, you will need to master following:
Top 15 general things you need to know
More generally, a power plant control room operator is also versed in:
- coordinate remote communications
- electric current
- electric generators
- electrical power safety regulations
- electronics
- ensure compliance with safety legislation
- manage emergency procedures
- monitor automated machines
- monitor equipment condition
- monitor gauge
- resolve equipment malfunctions
- troubleshoot
- use remote control equipment
- wear appropriate protective gear
- write production reports
Other things it helps to know to be an excellent power plant control room operator
It also helps to know the following:
- arrange equipment repairs
- coordinate electricity generation
- develop strategies for electricity contingencies
- natural gas
- read electricity meter
- respond to nuclear emergencies
- smart grids systems
- supervise electricity distribution operations
- automation technology
- 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
- nuclear energy
- perform minor repairs to equipment
- react to events in time-critical environments
- test procedures in electricity transmission
Top employers for this job
Power Plant Control Room Operator (0-2 Yrs Exp.)
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Prereqs Technology Pvt.Ltd
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California
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$250 - $800 / month
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