Description
Power production plant operators maintain and operate the equipment in power stations and other energy production plants. They repair faults, operate machinery directly or from a control room, and handle materials related to electricity production in compliance with safety and environmental procedures. They facilitate interaction between electrical energy facilities, ensuring that distribution occurs safely.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
electric currentelectric generatorsautomation technologyelectricitymechanicselectrical power safety regulationsoffshore renewable energy technologiesfossil fuelssensorsbiomass conversionnuclear energyfuel gassmart grids systemselectricity consumptionhydraulicsstatistical analysis system softwarebattery chemistrybattery fluidsbattery componentsrenewable energyhydroelectricityoffshore constructions and facilitiestypes of wind turbineschemical productsmaritime meteorology
Practical Skills
use remote control equipmentresolve equipment malfunctionsmonitor automated machinesensure equipment maintenancemaintain electrical equipmentmonitor electric generatorsrespond to electrical power contingencieswear appropriate protective gearoversee power equipment operationconduct routine machinery checksmaintain power plant machinerysurvive at sea in the event of ship abandonmentarrange equipment repairsuse communication techniquesoperate hydrogen extraction equipmentoperate hydraulic pumpsinstall hydraulic systemscooperate with colleaguesinspect wind turbinesoperate automated process controlgather datamaintain sensor equipmentprevent marine pollutionaddress problems criticallyrepair battery componentsperform minor repairs to equipmentcontrol temperaturemanage dataensure compliance with electricity distribution scheduleoperate battery test equipmentoperate steam turbineliaise with engineersensure safety in electrical power operationsdevelop strategies for electricity contingenciesoperate boilermaintain hydraulic systemsmaintain records of maintenance interventionsoperate hydraulic machinery controls