Operator, steam turbine

Power production plant operators operate, monitor and maintain switchboards and related equipment in electrical control centres of power stations and electricity distribution and transmission networks. The equipment includes reactors, turbines, generators and other auxiliary equipment in power stations.

• operating, monitoring and inspecting various electricity generating plants;
• operating and controlling power generation systems and equipment such as steam boilers, turbines, generators, condensers and reactors in hydro, thermal, heat, gas, diesel and nuclear power stations for the generation and distribution of electricity;
• controlling start-up and shut-down of power plant equipment, regulating water levels, and communicating with system operators to regulate and coordinate loads in electricity distribution and transmission networks;
• reading charts, graphs and meter readings at regular intervals, monitoring trouble-free operation and taking appropriate action when necessary;
• maintaining production logs, data and reports, and communicating with other staff to determine equipment condition;
• cleaning and maintaining equipment such as generators, steam boilers, turbines, pumps and compressors to prevent failures and breakdowns.
• Examples of occupations in this unit group:
• Operator, power station unit
• Operator, hydroelectric power station
• Operator, nuclear power station
• Operator, solar power station
• Operator, main switchboard (power station)
• Operator, generator
• Operator, electrical substation