Job Description:

• 1) Controls steam-driven turbogenerators in electric or nuclear power generating station: Starts or signals AUXILIARY-EQUIPMENT OPERATOR to start turbines and boiler auxiliary units.

• 2) Adjusts throttle and vacuum-breaker valve to engage governor that regulates speed of turbines and notifies SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR that turbine-driven generators can be synchronized with auxiliary units.

• 3) Monitors panelboard to control operations of turbines to detect equipment malfunctions.

• 4) Stops turbines when malfunctions occur, following operating instructions.

• 5) Records instrument readings at specified intervals.

• 6) May perform minor maintenance or equipment, using handtools.

• 7) When controlling operation by remote control, may be designated Central-Control-Room Operator.