Power Generation Plant Operators

Power Generation Plant Operators operate boilers, turbogenerators and associated plant to generate electrical power.

What the job involves

• Operates power generation plant controls to produce required load

• Monitors operation of power generation plant and interpreting instrument readings

• Authorising procedures to isolate high-voltage and low-voltage electrical apparatus and plant

• Writes reports and maintains records on equipment performance, instrument readings and switching operations

• Carrying out routine operating tests