Control power generating equipment, including boilers, turbines, generators, or reactors, using control boards or semi-automatic equipment

Adjust controls to generate specified electrical power or to regulate the flow of power between generating stations and substations

Communicate with systems operators to regulate and coordinate line voltages and transmission loads and frequencies

Regulate equipment operations and conditions, such as water levels, based on instrument data or data from computers

Open and close valves and switches in sequence to start or shut down auxiliary units

Control generator output to match the phase, frequency, or voltage of electricity supplied to panels

Start or stop generators, auxiliary pumping equipment, turbines, or other power plant equipment as necessary

Monitor power plant equipment and indicators to detect evidence of operating problems