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- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.
Power Plant Operators spend a lot of their time Controlling Machines and Processes. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Perceptual Speed, and Near Vision. Power Plant Operators are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Mechanical, Chemistry, and Physics and are skilled at Operation Monitoring and Operation and Control.
Work Activities
Controlling Machines and Processes
Handling and Moving Objects
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Performing General Physical Activities
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Getting Information
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Analyzing Data or Information
Processing Information
Documenting/Recording Information
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Training and Teaching Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Thinking Creatively
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Interacting With Computers
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Scheduling Work and Activities
Assisting and Caring for Others
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Coaching and Developing Others
Developing and Building Teams
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Performing Administrative Activities
Selling or Influencing Others
Abilities
Oral Expression
Oral Comprehension
Perceptual Speed
Near Vision
Selective Attention
Problem Sensitivity
Information Ordering
Deductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Flexibility of Closure
Written Expression
Time Sharing
Inductive Reasoning
Control Precision
Auditory Attention
Reaction Time
Category Flexibility
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Manual Dexterity
Visualization
Extent Flexibility
Response Orientation
Visual Color Discrimination
Finger Dexterity
Originality
Hearing Sensitivity
Far Vision
Fluency of Ideas
Rate Control
Speech Clarity
Depth Perception
Multilimb Coordination
Speech Recognition
Trunk Strength
Static Strength
Stamina
Speed of Closure
Dynamic Strength
Gross Body Equilibrium
Number Facility
Speed of Limb Movement
Wrist-Finger Speed
Mathematical Reasoning
Memorization
Spatial Orientation
Gross Body Coordination
Sound Localization
Night Vision
Glare Sensitivity
Peripheral Vision
Interests
Realistic
Conventional
Enterprising
Investigative
Artistic
Social
Knowledge
Mechanical
Chemistry
Physics
Computers and Electronics
Mathematics
Engineering and Technology
Public Safety and Security
English Language
Education and Training
Administration and Management
Design
Building and Construction
Biology
Communications and Media
Clerical
Law and Government
Customer and Personal Service
Psychology
Medicine and Dentistry
Production and Processing
Telecommunications
Personnel and Human Resources
Economics and Accounting
Transportation
Sales and Marketing
Wages
California
$77,200
Washington
$74,980
Illinois
$70,750
Tennessee
$70,180
Hawaii
$69,990
New York
$69,080
Delaware
$67,670
Minnesota
$67,650
Arkansas
$67,630
Maryland
$67,420
North Dakota
$67,200
Nebraska
$66,620
Nevada
$66,390
New Jersey
$65,730
Rhode Island
$65,550
Mississippi
$65,180
Arizona
$64,940
Kentucky
$64,860
Texas
$64,850
Wyoming
$64,500
West Virginia
$64,100
Maine
$63,500
Oregon
$63,470
Montana
$63,430
Massachusetts
$63,070
Missouri
$63,040
Connecticut
$62,010
Indiana
$61,770
Michigan
$61,110
Colorado
$60,620
North Carolina
$60,500
Ohio
$60,030
Florida
$59,980
Oklahoma
$59,870
Pennsylvania
$59,620
Georgia
$59,270
Alabama
$58,780
Utah
$55,870
Virginia
$54,720
Wisconsin
$54,560
South Carolina
$53,390
New Hampshire
$52,540
Iowa
$50,800
Vermont
$49,610
Idaho
$47,160
Louisiana
$44,710
Alaska
$44,040
Guam
$43,260
Kansas
$38,300
Skills
Operation Monitoring
Operation and Control
Reading Comprehension
Quality Control Analysis
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Coordination
Troubleshooting
Equipment Maintenance
Complex Problem Solving
Monitoring
Repairing
Speaking
Active Learning
Writing
Judgment and Decision Making
Social Perceptiveness
Instructing
Time Management
Service Orientation
Equipment Selection
Management of Personnel Resources
Learning Strategies
Persuasion
Negotiation
Systems Evaluation
Systems Analysis
Science
Mathematics
Technology Design
Operations Analysis
Installation
Management of Material Resources
Programming
Management of Financial Resources
Work Values
Support
Relationships
Independence
Working Conditions
Achievement
Recognition
Work Styles
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Adaptability/Flexibility
Integrity
Cooperation
Initiative
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Stress Tolerance
Concern for Others
Self Control
Independence
Analytical Thinking
Innovation
Leadership
Social Orientation
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Contact With Others
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Electronic Mail
Freedom to Make Decisions
Work With Work Group or Team
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Frequency of Decision Making
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Exposed to High Places
Consequence of Error
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Coordinate or Lead Others
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Time Pressure
Degree of Automation
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Deal With External Customers
Spend Time Sitting
Letters and Memos
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Physical Proximity
Level of Competition
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Spend Time Standing
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Walking and Running
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Duration of Typical Work Week
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Radiation
Work Schedules
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-About half the time-
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
-Every day-
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Face-to-Face Discussions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Telephone
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Outdoors, Under Cover
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Time Pressure
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Letters and Memos
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Work With Work Group or Team
Coordinate or Lead Others
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Outdoors, Under Cover
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Public Speaking
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to High Places
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Contaminants
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Deal With External Customers
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Coordinate or Lead Others
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Time Pressure
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Public Speaking
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Telephone
Exposed to Contaminants
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Outdoors, Under Cover
Electronic Mail
Face-to-Face Discussions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Radiation
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Exposed to Contaminants
Frequency of Conflict Situations
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Face-to-Face Discussions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Letters and Memos
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Time Pressure
Exposed to High Places
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Contaminants
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Face-to-Face Discussions
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Electronic Mail
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Deal With External Customers
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.
Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers.
Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.
Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.
Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration.
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.
Communicate with systems operators to regulate and coordinate line voltages and transmission loads and frequencies.
Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports.
Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
Collect oil, water, or electrolyte samples for laboratory analysis.
Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints.
- Importance Supplemental-
Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels.
Place standby emergency electrical generators on line in emergencies and monitor the temperature, output, and lubrication of the system.
Receive outage calls and request necessary personnel during power outages or emergencies.
Examine and test electrical power distribution machinery and equipment, using testing devices.
Replenish electrolytes in batteries and oil in voltage transformers, and reset tripped electric relays.
- Relevance of Task Core-
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.
Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.
Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports.
Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints.
Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers.
Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.
Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
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.
Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.
Collect oil, water, or electrolyte samples for laboratory analysis.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels.
Place standby emergency electrical generators on line in emergencies and monitor the temperature, output, and lubrication of the system.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration.
Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints.
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.
Communicate with systems operators to regulate and coordinate line voltages and transmission loads and frequencies.
Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
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.
Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports.
Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.
Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.
Collect oil, water, or electrolyte samples for laboratory analysis.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels.
Place standby emergency electrical generators on line in emergencies and monitor the temperature, output, and lubrication of the system.
Replenish electrolytes in batteries and oil in voltage transformers, and reset tripped electric relays.
Receive outage calls and request necessary personnel during power outages or emergencies.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports.
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.
Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.
Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers.
Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
Collect oil, water, or electrolyte samples for laboratory analysis.
Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints.
Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.
Communicate with systems operators to regulate and coordinate line voltages and transmission loads and frequencies.
Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels.
Place standby emergency electrical generators on line in emergencies and monitor the temperature, output, and lubrication of the system.
Receive outage calls and request necessary personnel during power outages or emergencies.
Examine and test electrical power distribution machinery and equipment, using testing devices.
Replenish electrolytes in batteries and oil in voltage transformers, and reset tripped electric relays.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Communicate with systems operators to regulate and coordinate line voltages and transmission loads and frequencies.
Collect oil, water, or electrolyte samples for laboratory analysis.
Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints.
Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.
Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration.
Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.
Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.
Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers.
Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports.
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.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Replenish electrolytes in batteries and oil in voltage transformers, and reset tripped electric relays.
Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels.
Examine and test electrical power distribution machinery and equipment, using testing devices.
Place standby emergency electrical generators on line in emergencies and monitor the temperature, output, and lubrication of the system.
Receive outage calls and request necessary personnel during power outages or emergencies.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.
Collect oil, water, or electrolyte samples for laboratory analysis.
Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints.
Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers.
Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration.
Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.
Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.
Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
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.
Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Examine and test electrical power distribution machinery and equipment, using testing devices.
Replenish electrolytes in batteries and oil in voltage transformers, and reset tripped electric relays.
Place standby emergency electrical generators on line in emergencies and monitor the temperature, output, and lubrication of the system.
Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.
Collect oil, water, or electrolyte samples for laboratory analysis.
Communicate with systems operators to regulate and coordinate line voltages and transmission loads and frequencies.
Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration.
Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports.
Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.
Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints.
Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers.
Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.
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.
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.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Receive outage calls and request necessary personnel during power outages or emergencies.
Place standby emergency electrical generators on line in emergencies and monitor the temperature, output, and lubrication of the system.
Replenish electrolytes in batteries and oil in voltage transformers, and reset tripped electric relays.
Examine and test electrical power distribution machinery and equipment, using testing devices.
Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.
Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or from computers.
Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.
Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports.
Collect oil, water, or electrolyte samples for laboratory analysis.
Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration.
Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
Communicate with systems operators to regulate and coordinate line voltages and transmission loads and frequencies.
Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary.
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.
Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels.
Examine and test electrical power distribution machinery and equipment, using testing devices.
Place standby emergency electrical generators on line in emergencies and monitor the temperature, output, and lubrication of the system.
Receive outage calls and request necessary personnel during power outages or emergencies.
Replenish electrolytes in batteries and oil in voltage transformers, and reset tripped electric relays.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
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.
Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints.
Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.
Collect oil, water, or electrolyte samples for laboratory analysis.
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 power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.
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.
Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Place standby emergency electrical generators on line in emergencies and monitor the temperature, output, and lubrication of the system.
Receive outage calls and request necessary personnel during power outages or emergencies.
Replenish electrolytes in batteries and oil in voltage transformers, and reset tripped electric relays.
Examine and test electrical power distribution machinery and equipment, using testing devices.
Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
Over 10 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)