Solar Power Plant Operator Science & Engineering Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Solar Power Plant Operator Do?
Solar power plant operators operate and maintain equipment which produce electrical energy from solar power. They monitor measuring equipment to ensure the safety of operations, and that the production needs are met. They also react to system problems, and repair faults.
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Where Do I Start?
Electricity
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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Skills You Need to Become a Solar Power Plant Operator
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialElectricity knowledge
Understand the principles of electricity and electrical power circuits, as well as the associated risks.
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EssentialElectrical Power Safety Regulations knowledge
The compliance with safety measures which need to be taken during the installation, operation, and maintenance of constructions and equipment which function in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical …
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EssentialElectric Current knowledge
Flow of electric charge, carried by electrons or ions in a medium such as an electrolyte or a plasma.
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EssentialElectric Generators knowledge
The principles and operations of devices that can convert mechanical energy into electrical energy, such as dynamos and alternators, rotors, stators, armatures, and fields.
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EssentialSolar Energy knowledge
The energy which originates from light and heat from the sun, and which can be harnessed and used as a renewable source of energy using different technologies, such as photovoltaics …
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EssentialApply Health And Safety Standards skill
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
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EssentialMaintain Electrical Equipment skill
Test electrical equipment for malfunctions. Take safety measures, company guidelines, and legislation concerning electrical equipment into account. Clean, repair and replace parts and connections as required.
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EssentialMaintain Records Of Maintenance Interventions skill
Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.
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EssentialMonitor Electric Generators skill
Monitor the operation of electric generators in power stations in order to ensure functionality and safety, and to identify need for repairs and maintenance.
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EssentialRespond To Electrical Power Contingencies skill
Set in motion the strategies created for responding to emergency situations, as well as respond to unforeseen problems, in the generation, transmission, and distribution of electrical power, such as power …
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EssentialInstall Concentrated Solar Power Systems skill
Install systems which use reflective materials, such as lenses and mirrors, and tracking systems to concentrate sunlight into a beam, which powers an electrical power plant through its heat generation.
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EssentialInstall Photovoltaic Systems skill
Install systems which generate electrical energy through the conversion of light into electric currents, the photovoltaic effect. Ensure compliance with regulations, and correct installation of the photovoltaic power system.
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EssentialMaintain Concentrated Solar Power Systems skill
Perform routine maintenance as well as repairs on systems which use reflective materials, such as lenses and mirrors, and tracking systems to concentrate sunlight into a beam, which powers an …
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EssentialMaintain Photovoltaic Systems skill
Perform maintenance tasks and repairs on systems which generate electrical energy through the conversion of light into electric currents, the photovoltaic effect. Ensure compliance with regulations, and correct installation of …
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Optional Skills (5 of 19 displayed)
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OptionalAutomation Technology knowledge
Set of technologies that make a process, system, or apparatus operate automatically through the use of control systems.
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OptionalRenewable Energy Technologies knowledge
The different types of energy sources which cannot be depleted, such as wind, solar, water, biomass, and biofuel energy. The different technologies used to implement these types of energy to …
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OptionalElectricity Consumption knowledge
The different factors which are involved in the calculation and estimation of electricity consumption in a residence or facility, and methods in which electricity consumption can be lowered or made …
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OptionalArrange Equipment Repairs skill
Arrange for equipment repairs when necessary.
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OptionalControl Temperature skill
Measure and adjust temperature of a given space or object.
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OptionalCoordinate Electricity Generation skill
Communicate the current demand of electricity generation to electricity generation workers and facilities in order to ensure that the generation of electrical power can be increased or decreased accordingly.
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OptionalDevelop Strategies For Electricity Contingencies skill
Develop and implement strategies which ensure that swift and efficient actions can be taken in the event of a disruption in the generation, transmission, or distribution of electrical energy, such …
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OptionalEnsure Compliance With Electricity Distribution Schedule skill
Monitor the operations of an electrical energy distribution facility and electricity distribution systems in order to ensure that the distribution goals and the electricity supply demands are met.
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OptionalEnsure Equipment Maintenance skill
Ensure that the equipment required for operations is regularly checked for faults, that routine maintenance tasks are performed, and that repairs are scheduled and performed in the case of damage …
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OptionalEnsure Safety In Electrical Power Operations skill
Monitor and control operations on an electrical power transmission and distribution system in order to ensure that major risks are controlled and prevented, such as electrocution risks, damage to property …
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OptionalInstall Electrical And Electronic Equipment skill
Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, …
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OptionalLiaise With Engineers skill
Collaborate with engineers to ensure common understanding and discuss product design, development and improvement.
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OptionalProvide Information On Solar Panels skill
Provide organisations and individuals searching for alternative methods to provide facilities and residences with energy on the costs, benefits, and negative aspects of the installation and use of solar panels, …
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OptionalRead Engineering Drawings skill
Read the technical drawings of a product made by the engineer in order to suggest improvements, make models of the product or operate it.
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OptionalResolve Equipment Malfunctions skill
Identify, report and repair equipment damage and malfunctions; communicate with field representatives and manufacturers to obtain repair and replacement components.
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OptionalSet Up Machine Controls skill
Set up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure.
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OptionalWear Appropriate Protective Gear skill
Wear relevant and necessary protective gear, such as protective goggles or other eye protection, hard hats, safety gloves.
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OptionalOperate Steam Turbine skill
Operate equipment which uses thermal energy, extracted from pressurised steam, to generate rotary motion. Ensure that the turbine is balanced, and operates according to safety regulations and legislation, by monitoring …
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OptionalReplace Large Components skill
Dismantle and reassemble equipment or system parts in order to replace large defective elements such as generators or engines.
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