Control, operate, or maintain machinery to generate electric power. Includes auxiliary equipment operators.

• Auxiliary-Equipment Operator
• Diesel-Plant Operator
• Firer, High Pressure
• Hydroelectric-Station Operator
• Power Operator
• Power-Plant Operator
• Turbine Operator

• Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power, or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.
• Clean, lubricate, and maintain equipment such as generators, turbines, pumps, and compressors in order to prevent equipment failure or deterioration.
• Collect oil, water, and electrolyte samples for laboratory analysis.
• Communicate with systems operators to regulate and coordinate transmission loads and frequencies, and line voltages.
• Control and maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers, feedwater heaters, filters, and chlorinators, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, and auxiliary power.
• Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, and voltage of electricity supplied to panels.
• Examine and test electrical power distribution machinery and equipment, using testing devices.
• Inspect records and log book entries, and communicate with other plant personnel, in order to assess equipment operating status.
• Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints; report any needs for major repairs.
• Monitor and inspect power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
• Open and close valves and switches in sequence upon signals from other workers, in order to start or shut down auxiliary units.
• Operate or control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, and reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
• Place standby emergency electrical generators on line in emergencies and monitor the temperature, output, and lubrication of the system.
• Receive outage calls and call in necessary personnel during power outages and emergencies.
• Record and compile operational data, completing and maintaining forms, logs, and reports.
• Regulate equipment operations and conditions such as water levels, based on data from recording and indicating instruments or from computers.
• Replenish electrolytes in batteries and oil in voltage transformers, and reset tripped electric relays.
• Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, and other power plant equipment, and connect or disconnect equipment from circuits.
• Take readings from charts, meters and gauges at established intervals, and take corrective steps as necessary.

• adjust production equipment/machinery setup
• clean equipment or machinery
• collect samples for testing
• compile equipment operational data
• control operation of compressors
• install/connect electrical equipment to power circuit
• maintain consistent production quality
• maintain equipment service records
• maintain or repair industrial or related equipment/machinery
• maintain production or work records
• monitor production machinery/equipment operation to detect problems
• operate auxiliary power plant equipment
• operate power driven pumps
• operate power generation equipment
• perform safety inspections in manufacturing or industrial setting
• prepare safety reports
• read technical drawings
• understand technical operating, service or repair manuals
• use electrical or electronic test devices or equipment
• use hand or power tools
• use high voltage apparatus
• use pneumatic tools
• use precision measuring tools or equipment
• use pressure gauges