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generating plant superintendent
A professional who directs and coordinates operation of major generating plant of electric power system. Responsibilities include:
- Directs and coordinates periodic plant inspections to evaluate condition of equipment.
- Prepares work orders for major maintenance or repairs.
- Reviews daily operating reports and other records to ensure specified operating characteristics in control of steam and electric power generating equipment.
- Confers with personnel, such as switchboard operator to diagnose equipment malfunctions during emergencies and directs activities to restore normal operation or to shutdown malfunctioning unit.
- Notifies load dispatcher of shutdown or major changes in power output of unit preparatory to transfer of load to other units.
- Cooperates with superintendent, tests and safety inspector in routine and special tests and plant inspections to improve operations and maintain safe working conditions.
- May prepare operating budget.
- May perform personnel activities of department, such as recruitment, hiring, and training.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Synonym(s): chief_operating_engineer
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- Category: Occupational titles
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