Power Plant Operations (PPO)

A Power Plant Operator is able to undertake shift duties as subordinate operators with pre-determined work plans that involve the physical inspection of power plant systems and machines. He makes adjustments to equipment as instructed, initiates appropriate remedial action when equipment malfunctions occur, monitors different types of gauges, monitors instrumentation functioning and regularly logs readings of plant equipment. He will also identify actual or potential problems and, if possible, correct or report them to senior plant operators immediately.

 

Educational/vocational objectives

The expected PPO educational/vocational objectives are that, upon completing all training courses including OJT the trainee will be able to:

• Apply principles of mathematics and applied science, to perform technical calculations and solve technical problems of the types commonly encountered in operation and maintenance technology careers.
• Demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively and function effectively with members of multi-disciplinary teams and with other workers in an industrial setting, including those from different backgrounds.
• Undertake shift duties with responsibility for allocating to subordinate operators, and participating in, pre-determined work plans for the physical inspection the operating status and mechanical condition of systems/machines within allocated areas/units of the power plant.
• Monitor the gauges and control instrumentation on all plant and equipment in his assigned area at established intervals and regularly log readings.
• Make regular physical inspections of plant facilities to ensure all plant is functioning at optimum operating performance. Check on the mechanical condition of operating equipment to identify actual or potential problems.
• Make adjustment to operating conditions of plant and equipment as instructed. Initiate appropriate remedial action when operating conditions such as low water, excess back pressure, fuel failure or other equipment malfunctions occur.
• Report any abnormal response to adjustments made to the Senior Plant Operator immediately, and/or call for assistance called for by senior level Power Plant Operator.
• Make regular physical inspections of plant facilities to ensure all plant is functioning at optimum operating performance.
• Check on the operating condition of equipment to identify actual or potential problems.
• Correct the problem if capable or refer situation to his supervisor.
• Check the operating condition of equipment not currently on line. Carry out other checks during plant shut-downs, operating fire and safety equipment as necessary.
• Troubleshoot problems encountered in the operation of equipment in the assigned area, or referred from subordinate operators, in order to regain optimum operating status.

 

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