Wind Turbine Power Plant Process Controller (Occupation Code : 313105)

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Description

Plans, prepares and conducts installation, maintenance and component assembly for wind turbine systems and facilities and equipment. Assembles, installs and maintains wind turbines and associated equipment and compounds

Tasks

Operating, monitoring and inspecting various types of energy generating power plants.

Operating and controlling power generating systems and equipment including boilers, turbines, generators, condensers, and reactors in hydro, thermal, coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear power plants to generate and distribute electrical power.

Controlling start-up and shut-down of power plant equipment, controlling switching operations, regulating water levels and communicating with systems operators to regulate and coordinate transmission loads, frequency and line voltages.

Taking readings from charts, meters and gauges at established intervals, troubleshooting and performing corrective action as necessary.

Completing and maintaining station records, logs and reports, and communicating with other plant personnel to assess equipment operating status.

Cleaning and maintaining equipment such as generators, boilers, turbines, pumps, and compressors in order to prevent equipment failure or deterioration.

Alternate Occupation Names

Wind Turbine Plant Process Technician

Wind Turbine Service Technician

Wind Energy Technician

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