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POWER PLANT OPERATOR

RAPIDS: 0440D O*NET/SOC: 51-8013.00 REVISION DATE: 03/2021

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

TASK PERFORMANCE: Demonstrate knowledge and skills for qualifying as Journeyman. Applicable Job Qualification Requirements will be used
as a guide in performing tasks and demonstrating knowledge in the following competencies.

TRADE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Service Member assigned, trained and working full time in this trade occupation;

Have a minimum of 12 months remaining on active duty when beginning this trade apprenticeship;

Agree to abide by the National Standards of Apprenticeship.

Related Instruction:

Trade related On-The-Job-Training (OJT) or Any Trade related schools/courses totaling 432 or more hours.

Additional Requirement:

Hold and billeted by NEC B03A personnel may qualify.


JOB FUNCTION 1: OPERATING AND CONTROLING POWERPLANT
Achieved Date Approved
Competencies:
Competency Achieved By
1 - Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied
to panels.
2 - Control or maintain auxiliary equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressors, condensers,
feed water heaters, filters, or chlorinators, to supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, or auxiliary
power.
3 - Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors,
using control boards or semi-automatic equipment.
4 - 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.
5 - Operate or maintain distributed power generation equipment, including fuel cells or
microturbines, to produce energy on-site for manufacturing or other commercial purposes.

JOB FUNCTION 2: OIL AND WATER TESTING


Achieved Date Approved
Competencies:
Competency Achieved By
1 - Collect oil, water, or electrolyte samples for laboratory analysis.

JOB FUNCTION 3: POWERPLANT OPERATIONS


Achieved Date Approved
Competencies:
Competency Achieved By
1 - Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power
between generating stations and substations.
2 - Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant
equipment as necessary.
3 - Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units.
4 - Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument
data or from computers.
5 - Communicate with systems operators to regulate and coordinate line voltages and
transmission loads and frequencies.
JOB FUNCTION 4: MAINTENANCE
Achieved Date Approved
Competencies:
Competency Achieved By
1 - Take regulatory action, based on readings from charts, meters and gauges, at established
intervals.
2 - Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems.
3 - Clean, lubricate, or maintain equipment, such as generators, turbines, pumps, or
compressors, to prevent failure or deterioration.
4 - Place standby emergency electrical generators on line in emergencies and monitor the
temperature, output, and lubrication of the system.
5 - 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.
6 - Make adjustments or minor repairs, such as tightening leaking gland and pipe joints.
7 - Examine and test electrical power distribution machinery and equipment, using testing
devices.
8 - Replenish electrolytes in batteries and oil in voltage transformers, and reset tripped electric
relays.

JOB FUNCTION 5: LOGS AND OUTAGE REPORTS


Achieved Date Approved
Competencies:
Competency Achieved By
1 - Inspect records or log book entries or communicate with plant personnel to assess
equipment operating status.
2 - Record and compile operational data by completing and maintaining forms, logs, or
reports.
3 - Receive outage calls and request necessary personnel during power outages or
emergencies.

FINAL APPROVER: ALL COMPETENCIES COMPLETED:


SIGNATURE: DATE:

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