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Job Description

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

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 51-8013.00
The Mean Annual Wage in the U.S. is $ 73,800.00
The Mean Hourly Wage is $ 35.00
Currently, there are 35,010 people on this job

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Power Plant Operators”.

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Tasks for “Station Operator”

Operate, control, or monitor integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) or related equipment, such as air separation units, to generate electricity from coal.
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.
Operate or maintain distributed power generation equipment, including fuel cells or microturbines, to produce energy on-site for manufacturing or other commercial purposes.
Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or reports.
Inspect thermal barrier coatings on integrated gasification combined cycle (IGCC) equipment for sintering, phase destabilization, or temperature variances to ensure compliance with standards and insulation efficiency.
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.
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.
Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels.
Collect oil, water, or electrolyte samples for laboratory analysis.
Communicate with systems operators to regulate and coordinate line voltages and transmission loads and frequencies.
Operate, control, or monitor equipment, such as acid or gas carbon dioxide removal units, carbon dioxide compressors, and pipelines, to capture, store, or transport carbon dioxide exhaust.
Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established intervals.
Place standby emergency electrical generators on line in emergencies and monitor the temperature, output, and lubrication of the system.
Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints.
Replenish electrolytes in batteries and oil in voltage transformers, and reset tripped electric relays.
Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
Operate, control, or monitor gasifiers or related equipment, such as coolers, water quenches, water gas shifts reactors, or sulfur recovery units, to produce syngas or electricity from coal.
Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations.
Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration.
Examine and test electrical power distribution machinery and equipment, using testing devices.
Receive outage calls and request necessary personnel during power outages or emergencies.
Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.

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