ISCO Specialization 3131.1.3 Fossil Fuel Power Plant Operator
From Open Risk Manual
Definition
Fossil-Fuel Power Plant Operator: Fossil-fuel power plant operators operate and maintain industrial equipment, such as generators, turbines and boilers, that provides electricity produced from fossil fuels like natural gas or coal. They ensure the safety of operations and that the equipment complies with legislation. They may also work in combined cycle power plants which use heat recovery systems to recover exhaust heat from one operation and activate steam turbines.
Essential Skills
- Monitor Gauge
- Troubleshoot
- Electrical Power Safety Regulations
- Monitor Electric Generators
- Apply Health And Safety Standards
- Mechanics
- Wear Appropriate Protective Gear
- Monitor Utility Equipment
- Regulate Steam Pressure
- Electric Current
- Control Steam Flows
- Operate Steam Turbine
- Maintain Electrical Equipment
- Electric Generators
- Fossil-Fuel Power Plant Operations
- Operate Boiler
- Electricity
Optional Skills
- Liaise With Engineers
- Ensure Safety In Electrical Power Operations
- Resolve Equipment Malfunctions
- Perform Minor Repairs To Equipment
- Close Circuit Breaker
- Ensure Compliance With Electricity Distribution Schedule
- Respond To Emergency Calls For Repairs
- Report On Production Results
- Operate Ash Handling Equipment
- Coordinate Electricity Generation
- Ensure Compliance With Environmental Legislation
- Advise On Equipment Maintenance
- Replace Large Components
- Respond To Electrical Power Contingencies
- Fossil Fuels
- Natural Gas
- Maintain Records Of Maintenance Interventions
- Tend Compressor Engine
- Maintain System Logs
- Read Engineering Drawings
- Arrange Equipment Repairs
- Electricity Consumption
- Operate Gas Turbines
- Train Employees
Alternative Names
- Heat Recovery Power Plant Production Operator
- Generator Operator
- Fossil-Fuel Power Plant Boiler Operative
- Power Station Worker
- Turbine Operator
- Power Station Operator
- Gas-Fired Power Plant Operator
- Lng-Fired Power Plant Operator
- Generator Worker
- Fossil-Fuel Power Plant Boiler Operator
- Turbine Operative
- Coal-Fired Power Plant Operator
- Combined Cycle Power Plant Operator
