IndustrySolutions RegionalImplementation

EnergyIndustryCompetency E e g I d s r C m e e c n r n u t o p t n Model:Generation, M d l G n r t o o e e e a i n TransmissionandDistribution T a s i s o a D s r b t o r n m s i n i t i u i

competenciesrequiredtoworkintheindustry.The modelbuildsfrombasicfundamentalstomoreindustry andcareerspecificcompetencies. The Competency Modelconsistsofstackedtiers increasinginspecificityandspecializationasthe pyramidascends.Eachtierisdividedintoblocks representingcontentortheskills,knowledge,abilities andotherfactorsthatareessentialtosuccessful performanceintheindustry.Notallcompetenciesare requiredforallofthejobsintheenergybusiness;for example,allcompetenciesonthelowertiersarenot necessarilyneededtoachievethecompetencies neededonupperleveltiers. Thecompetenciesreflectedatthebaseofthemodel (Tiers1 3)representthoseneededforsuccessinlife andinthefoundationforsuccessin schoolandwork. Thesefoundationalskillsareaneededprerequisitefor workerstobeabletolearnnewindustryspecificskills.

ExecutiveSummary E e u i S m a x c t v u m r
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Theenergyutilityindustryisfacingapotential workforce crisisoverthenextfivetotenyears.By 2012,thefollowingjobclassificationswillhavelarge numbersofemployeeseligibletoretire: Morethanhalfofallnonnuclearpowerplant operators 52%ofgeneration maintenance technicians 40%of all transmissionanddistribution workers 46%of engineers Inaddition,anincreaseddemandforelectricityand naturalgaswillrequirenewconstructionandincreased workforcedemands.Tomeettheneedsforastrong workforce,theexpandedinfrastructureworkandthe pendingretirementsdemandthatnewworkersmustbe broughtintothepipelinenow.Addingtotheworkforce now, providestheopportunityforexperiencedworkers totransfertheirknowledgeandskills,beforetheyleave theindustry.Toaccomplishthisknowledgetransition, potentialcandidatesmustunderstandtheindustry work,theskillsandcompetenciesrequiredtoperform thatworkandpursuejobopportunities. Theenergyutilityindustryneedsamechanismthatcan beusedbyeducators,workforceinvestment professionals,andbusinessestoarticulatetheskills requiredtoperformtheworksothateffective screeningofcandidatescanoccurandtrainingcourses canbedevelopedtopreparecandidatesforworkinthe business.Theenergycompetencymodelisacritical toolinthiseffort. Acompetencymodelisacollectionofcompetencies thattogetherdefine thepotentialfor successful performanceinaparticularworksetting.Competency modelsarethefoundationforimportanthuman resourcefunctionssuchasrecruitmentandhiring, traininganddevelopmentandperformance managementbecausetheyspecificallydefinewhatis essentialtoselectaswellastrainanddevelopadiverse, talentedcandidatepool.

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TheCompetencyBuildingBlockmodelisintendedto helpteachers,students, CareerOneStops andpotential employeesunderstandthecompetenciesrequiredto workintheenergyindustry.Themodelcanbeusedby teachersand CareerOneStoplocations totailor curriculumtoreinforcethecompetencies. Studentscan usethemodeltomatchjobrequirementsasidentified byemployers with their skills.Wheretherearegaps, shorttermtrainingprogramscanbedevelopedto addressthemorexistingprogramscanbemodified.

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Oneofthedifficultiesthatstudentshavewhentaking math,Englishorsciencecoursesisunderstandinghow thecourserelatestotherealworldandthejobsthat theywishtopursue.Computerskills,problemsolving anddecisionmakingarekeyrequirementsinenergy jobs. Algebra increasesproblemsolvingskillswhichare neededwhentroubleshootingproblemsinapower plantstation,substationoronapowerline. Geometry usingdiagramsto installnew equipmentorwiringwhich requiresmeasuringand understandingdimensionsandspace.

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TheEnergyIndustryCompetencyBuildingBlockmodel isdesignedtoprovideaconsistentdefinitionofthe

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Physics understanding the basic concepts of physics such as electrons and protons helps in understanding how electricity is generated, moved along power lines, stepped down in voltage and distributed to customers.

History/Humanities/Social Sciences understanding the experiences of other cultures helps in teamwork, collaboration and problem solving. English being able to speak, write and read English helps the individual follow directions, ensure a safe job site, prepare reports and talk to the boss, coworkers, and customers.

ENERGY INDUSTRY COMPETENCY MODEL GRAPHIC

Tier 6-8 Occupation-Specific
Lineworker Plant Operator Substation Technician Electrical Technician Engineering Technician Mechanical Technician Relay Technician Instrument & Control Technician Natural Gas Technology Alternate Fuel Technicians

Tier 5 Industry-Specic Technical Competencies

Non-Nuclear Generation
(Coal, Natural Gas, Oil, Hydro, Solar, Wind, BioFuel, Geothermal)

Nuclear Generation

Electric Transmission & Distribution

Gas Transmission & Distribution

Tier 4 Industry-Wide Technical Competencies

Safety Awareness Industry Principles & Concepts Environmental Laws & Regulations Quality Control & Continuous Improvement Troubleshooting

Tier 3 Workplace Competencies

Business Fundamentals Teamwork Following Directions Planning, Problem Solving Organizing & Decision Making Scheduling Ethics Employability & Working with Basic EntrepreneurshipHand & Power Tools Skills & Technology

Tier 2 Academic Competencies

Mathematics Locating, Reading & Using Information Writing Listening Speaking Engineering & Technology Critical & Analytical Thinking Science Information Technology

Tier 1 Personal Effectiveness

Interpersonal Skills Integrity Professionalism Reputation Motivation Dependability & Reliability SelfDevelopment Flexibility & Adaptability Ability To Learn

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FrameworkofCompetenciesfortheEnergyGeneration, F a e o o C m e e c e f t E e g G n r t o r m w r o p t n i o h n r e e a i n TransmissionandDistributionIndustry T a s i s o a D s r b t o I d s r r n m s i n i t i u i n u t
Ti r1 Pe so alEf ec iv ne s ie : er on lE fe ti en ss Ter1: P rs na ff ctve es
PE SO ALEF EC IV NE S ER ON LE FE TI EN SS P RS NA FF CTVE ES 1. InterpersonalSkills: Displayingskillstoworkwithpeople Demonstratesconcernforothersbybeingsensitivetotheirneedsandfeelings Showsunderstandingofothersbehaviorbydemonstratingappropriateresponses Demonstratesrespectfortheopinions,perspectives,customsandindividualdifferencesofothersbyincluding othersinproblemsolvinganddecisionmaking Maintainsopencommunicationwithothers Recognizesandaccuratelyinterpretstheverbalandnonverbalbehaviorsofothers Demonstratesflexibilityandopenmindednesswhendealingwithawiderangeofpeople Listenstoandconsidersothersviewpointsandaltersownopinionwhenitisappropriate 2. Integrity: Displayingacceptedsocialandworkbehaviors Treatsallinafairandequitablemanner Behavesethicallythroughresponsibleuseofcompanytimeandproperty Reportsunethicalbehaviordemonstratedbyothers 3. Professionalism: Maintainingaprofessionalpresenceandadheringtoethicalstandards Demonstratesselfcontrolbymaintainingcomposureandkeepingemotionsincheckevenindifficultsituations Maintainsaprofessionalappearancebydressingappropriatelyforthejobandmaintainingpersonalhygiene Usesprofessionallanguagewhenspeakingwith others Maintainsapositiveattitude Takesprideinonesworkandtheworkoftheorganization Isfreefromsubstanceabuse Demonstrates financialresponsibility Maintainsanacceptablegradepointaverageinschool Hasnotembarrassedoneselfthroughinternetpostings Maintainsagooddrivingrecord Ensuresthatjobisdonesafely,accuratelyandcompletely Identifiesnewandbetterprocessesorprocedures Followsinstructionsanddirectionfrom others Takesresponsibilityforcompletingone'sownworkassignment Comestoworkwhenscheduledandontime Complieswithcompanypolicies Doesnotattendtopersonalbusinesswhileonthejob Managesstressfulsituationseffectively Fulfillsobligationsofthejob

4. Reputation:Maintainingahighdegreeofpersonalethicsandbehaviors

5. Motivation: Demonstratingacommitmenttoeffectivejobperformance

6. Dependability/Reliability:Displayingresponsiblebehaviorsatwork

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7. SelfDevelopment: Demonstratingacommitmenttoselfdevelopment andimprovement Identifiesgoalsandcareerinterests Demonstratesaninterestinlearning Seeksopportunitiestolearnnewskillsandtasks andtorefinecurrentskills Adaptsquicklytochangesinprocessortechnology Acceptshelpfrom others Adjuststochangingpriorities Identifieslogicalstoppingpointsinwork Refocusesattentiontonewassignmentquickly Quicklylearnsnewassignments Shiftsgearsandchangesdirectionwhenworkingonmultipleprojects Anticipatesandacceptschangesinwork

8. Flexibility&Adaptability: Adjustingtochangingworkrequirements

9. AbilitytoLearn:Incorporatingclassroomandonthejobtrainingintoworkperformance Understandsandusesmaterialtaughtin the classroomandonthejobtraininginworksituations Appliesinformationprovidedintrainingtoworktasks Desires and showswillingnesstolearnnewassignments,proceduresandtechnologies

Ti r2 Ac de icRe ui em nt ie : ca emcR qure en s Ter2: A ad mi eq ir me ts

AC DE ICCO PE EN IE CA EMCC MP TE CI S A AD MI OM ET NCES 1. Mathematics: Usingmathematicstosolveproblems Adds,subtracts,multipliesanddivideswithwholenumbers,fractions,decimalsandpercents; calculates averages,ratios,proportionsandrates Readsandunderstandstablesandgraphs Takesmeasurementoftime,temperature,distance,length,width,height,perimeter,etc Correctlyconvertsfromonemeasurementtoanother Translatespracticalproblemsintousefulmathematicalexpressionsandusesappropriatemathematicalformulas andtechniques Solvessimplealgebraicequations Isabletodetermineslope,midpoint anddistance Calculatesperimeters,areasandvolumesofbasicshapesandsolids Reads,tracks andcalculatesgaugemeasurements 2. Locating,ReadingandUsingInformation:Knowinghowtofindinformationandidentifyingessentialinformation Isabletoreadandunderstandwrittenmaterial Sortsthroughdistractinginformation Scanswrittenmaterialforsubjectofinterest Isabletoidentifymainideasinwrittenmaterial Correctlyinterpretswrittenmaterial Integrateswhatislearnedfrom writtenmaterialswithpriorknowledge Applieswhatislearnedfromthewrittenmaterialtocompletespecifictasks

3. Writing: UsingstandardbusinessEnglishtowritemessagestocoworkersandreportstomanagersandassociates Createsdocumentssuchasworkordersormemos Usesstandardsyntaxandsentencestructure,correctspelling,punctuationandcapitalizationandappropriate grammar

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 Writesclearlyandconciselyinaprofessionalandcourteousmanner Writeseffectively foravarietyofaudiences Communicatesthoughts,ideas and informationwhichmaycontaintechnicalmaterialinalogical,organizedand coherentmanner Clearlydevelopsideasandelaboratesonthemwithrelevantsupportingexamplesandspecificdetails Showsinsight,perception anddepthinwriting 4. Listening:Listeningcarefullyinordertoincorporateinformationintoworkactivities Listenscarefullytoothers Correctlyinterpretsinformationprovidedbyothers Isabletoincorporateinformationintoactions 5. Speaking:CommunicatinginspokenEnglishwellenoughtobeunderstoodbysupervisors,coworkersand customers Usesstandardsentencestructureandappropriategrammar Speaksclearly,inpreciselanguageandinalogicalorganizedandcoherentmanner Keeps languagesimpleandappropriatefortheaudienceslevelofknowledgeofthesubject 6. EngineeringandTechnology:Possessinganappropriatemasteryofknowledge,techniques,skills,moderntools and advanced technology Appliesbasicengineeringprinciples Appliestheappropriatetechnicalsolution Appliesprinciplesofengineeringscienceandtechnology,techniques,proceduresandequipmenttothedesign andproductionofvariousgoodsandservices Appliesthebasicsofelectricity Identifiesandselectstheappropriatehandorsmallelectrictoolsordiagnosticequipmentforthework Solvesproblemswhereavarietyofmechanical,electrical,thermalorfluidfaultscouldbethereasonforthe problem 7. Science: Usingscientificrulesandmethods tosolveproblems Discusses theroleofcreativityinconstructingscientificquestions,methodsandexplanations Formulates scientificallyinvestigablequestions,constructs investigations,collects andevaluates dataand develops scientificrecommendationsbasedonfindings Understands physicalprinciplessuchasforce, frictionandenergy Understands weightandmassandhowitrelatestorigging,windandstructuresupports Understandsandevaluatesthecharacteristicsandhazardsofelectricity Recognizesandunderstandstheinteractionsofcompatibleandincompatiblesubstances Appliesbasicscientificprinciplesandtechnologytosolveproblemsandcompletetasks 8. InformationTechnology: Demonstrating basicITskillsforworkplaceefficiencyand workflow Uses PersonalInformationManagement(PIM)applicationstoincreaseworkplaceefficiency Employs technologicaltoolstoexpediteworkflowincludingwordprocessing,databases,reports,spreadsheets, multimediapresentations,electroniccalendar,contacts,emailand internetapplications Employs computeroperationsapplicationsto access,create,manage,integrateandstoreinformation Employs collaborative/groupwareapplicationstofacilitategroupwork 9. CriticalandAnalyticalThinking: Usinglogicalthoughtprocessestoanalyzeinformationanddrawconclusions Identifiesinconsistentormissinginformation Criticallyreviews,analyzes,synthesizes,comparesandinterpretsinformation Drawsconclusionsfromrelevantand/ormissinginformation Testspossiblehypothesestoensuretheproblemiscorrectlydiagnosedandthebestsolutionisfound Perceivesandunderstandsrelationshipsappropriatetothetask
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Ti r3 Wo kpac Co pe en ie ie : or pl ce om et nces Ter3: W rk la eC mp te ci s

WO KP AC CO PE EN IE OR PL CE OM ET NCES W RK LA EC MP TE CI S 1. BusinessFundamentals: Understanding therelationshipbetween anindividuals ownjoband the goalsand operationsofcompanyandindustry Isabletoarticulatetheorganization'smissionandfunctionsanditspositioninthemarketplace Recognizesone'sroleinthefunctioningofthecompany Complieswithapplicablelawsandrulesgoverningworkandreportsloss,wasteortheftofcompanypropertyto appropriatepersonnel Actsinthebestinterestofthecompany,communityandenvironment 2. Teamwork: Developing capacitiesusedtoworkwithothers Acceptsmembershipintheteam Identifieswiththegoals,norms,valuesandcustomersoftheteam Usesagroupapproachtoidentifyproblemsanddevelopsolutionsbasedongroupconsensus Effectivelycommunicateswithallmembersoftheteamtoachievegoals Developsconstructiveandcooperativeworkingrelationshipswithothers Showssensitivitytothethoughtsandopinionsofothers Respondsappropriatelytopositiveand constructive feedback Encouragesotherstoexpresstheirideasandopinions Learnsfromotherteammembers Appliesinterpersonalskillstohelpteamachievegoals Givesfullattentiontowhatothersaresaying,takingtimetounderstandthepointsbeingmade,asking questionsasappropriateandnotinterruptingatinappropriatetimes Keepsallpartiesinformedofprogressandallrelevantchangestoprojecttimelines Demonstratesloyaltytotheteam 3. FollowingDirections:Receiving,understandingandcarryingoutassignmentswithminimalsupervision Receives,interprets,understandsandrespondstoverbalmessagesandothercues Picksoutimportantinformationinverbalmessages Interpretscomplexinstructionsandtheirrelevancetotheworkassignment Asksquestionstoclarifyuncleardirections Acts upontheinstructiontocompleteanassignment Prioritizesvariouscompetingtasksandperformsthemquicklyandefficientlyaccordingtotheirurgency Findsnewwaysoforganizingworkareaorplanningworktoaccomplishworkmoreefficiently Estimatesresourcesneededforprojectcompletion;allocatestimeandresourceseffectively Anticipatesobstaclestoprojectcompletionanddevelopscontingencyplanstoaddressthem;takesnecessary correctiveactionwhenprojectsgoofftrack Plansandschedulestaskssothatworkiscompletedontime Makesarrangementsthatfulfillallrequirementsasefficientlyandeconomicallyaspossible Respondstotheschedulesofothersaffectedbyarrangements;informsothersofarrangements,givingthem complete,accurateandtimelyinformation Keepstrackofdetailstoensureworkisperformedaccuratelyandcompletely Takesstepstoverifyallarrangements;recognizesproblems,generateseffectivealternativesandtakes correctiveaction Effectivelycoordinatesthetransitionofemployeesatthebeginningandendofeachworkshift;disseminates crucialinformationinanorganizedmannertorapidlybringemployeesuptospeedatthestartoftheirshifts
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4. Planning/Organizing/Scheduling:Demonstratingtheabilitytoworkwithinascheduleusingprescribedprocedures

5. ProblemSolving/DecisionMaking:Applyingproblemsolvingandcriticalthinkingskillstohelpgrowthebusiness and/ortoresolveworkplaceconflict Anticipatesorrecognizestheexistenceof aproblem Identifiesthetruenatureoftheproblembyanalyzingitscomponentparts Effectivelyusesbothinternalandexternalresourcestolocateandgatherinformation;examineinformation obtainedforrelevanceandcompleteness;recognizesimportantgapsinexistinginformationandtakesstepsto eliminatethosegaps;recallspreviouslylearnedinformationthatisrelevanttotheproblem;organizes informationasappropriatetogainabetterunderstandingoftheproblem Integratespreviouslylearnedandexternallyobtainedinformationtogenerateavarietyofhighquality alternativeapproachestotheproblem Skillfullyuseslogicandanalysistoidentifythestrengthsandweaknesses,thecostsandbenefitsandtheshort andlongtermconsequencesofdifferentapproaches Decisivelychoosesthebestsolutionaftercontemplatingavailableapproachestotheproblem;makesdifficult decisionseveninhighlyambiguousorilldefinedsituations;quicklychoosesaneffectivesolutionwithout assistancewhenappropriate Commitstoasolutioninatimelymanneranddevelopsarealisticapproachforimplementingthechosen solution;observesandevaluatestheoutcomesofimplementingthesolutiontoassesstheneedforalternative approachesandtoidentifylessons learned Usesscientificrulesandmethodstosolveproblems 6. Ethics:Describing theimportanceofpersonalethicsandlegalresponsibility Anticipatesorrecognizestheexistenceofaproblem Evaluates andjustifies decisionsbasedonethicalreasoning Evaluates alternativeresponsestoworkplacesituationsbasedon personal,professional,ethicaland legal responsibilitiesandemployerpolicies Identifies andexplains personalandlongtermconsequencesofunethicalorillegalbehaviorsintheworkplace Interprets andexplains writtenorganizationalpoliciesandprocedures 7. EmployabilityandEntrepreneurshipSkills: Definingongoingcareerdevelopment Identifies anddemonstrates positiveworkbehaviorsneededtobeemployable Develops personal careerplanthatincludesgoals,objectivesandstrategies Examines licensing,certificationandindustrycredentialingrequirements Maintains acareerportfoliotodocumentknowledge,skillsandexperience Evaluates andcompares employmentopportunitiesthatmatchcareergoals Identifies andexhibits traitsforretainingemployment Identifies opportunitiesandresearches requirementsforcareeradvancement Researches thebenefitsofongoingprofessionaldevelopment Examines anddescribes entrepreneurshipopportunitiesasacareerplanningoption 8. WorkingwithBasicHandandPowerToolsandTechnology: Havingcapability tooperateandtroubleshootelectric andelectronicequipment,mechanicalandelectricalproducts Selectsandappliesappropriatetoolsortechnologicalsolutionstofrequentlyencounteredproblems Carefullyconsiderswhichtoolsortechnologicalsolutionsareappropriateforagivenjobandconsistently choosesthebesttoolortechnologicalsolutionfortheproblemathand Demonstratesaninterestinlearningaboutnewandemergingtoolsandtechnologies;seeksoutopportunities toimproveknowledgeoftoolsandtechnologiesthatmayassistinstreamliningworkandimprovingproductivity Knowshowtomaintainandtroubleshoottoolsandtechnologies Usesbasiccomputertechnologytoreceiveworkorders,reportprogressandmaintainrecords

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Ti r4 In us ry wi eT ch ic lC mp te ci s ie : nd st y id ec ni al om et nces Ter4: I du tr wdeTe hnca Co pe en ie

IN US RY WI ET CH IC LC MP TE CI S ND ST Y ID EC NI AL OM ET NCES I DU TR WDETE HNCA CO PE EN IE 1. SafetyAwareness:Complying withtheproceduresnecessarytoensureasafeandhealthyworkenvironment Iscognizantoftheenvironmentandpotentialhazards Followsestablishedsafetyprocedures Evaluateschangesintheenvironmentwithrespecttotheirimpactonsafetyofselfandothers Promoteseffectivelocal,stateornationalsecurityoperationsfortheprotectionofpeople,data,propertyand institutions Complieswithsafetyproceduresandproperwaystoperformwork Understandspotentialthreatscreatedbydeviationfromsafetyproceduresandimproperuseoftoolsand equipment Followssafetyproceduresandusessafetyequipmentasspecifiedbyusermanualsandsafetytraining Usespersonalprotectionequipmentincludingsafetyglasses,workbootsand hardhats Keepspersonalsafetyequipmentin goodworkingorder Usestoolsandequipmentincompliancewithusermanualsandtraining Callsattentiontopotentialandactualhazardousconditionsastheyarise Alertscoworkersandsupervisorypersonneltohazardousconditionsanddeviationsfromsafetyproceduresina timelymanner Maintainsappropriatecertificationandisknowledgeableinfirstaidorfirstresponseprocedures Demonstratesknowledgeoflock out/tagoutpractices Notifiespersonincharge and/orcoworkersofunsafeworkconditions Stopsthejobifthereareunsafeworkingconditions 2. IndustryPrinciplesandConcepts: Knowing thebasicandemergingprinciplesandconceptsthatimpacttheenergy industry,including:energyproduction,energytransmissionandalternativeenergytechnologies Isabletoexplaintheflowofenergyfromgenerationthroughdistributiontothecustomer Isabletoexplaintheroleofregulatorsandunionsintheindustry Discusses thehistoryoftheUnitedStatesenergyindustry/infrastructure(refertoEnergyInformation Administration www.eia.doe.gov ) Identifies theroleandfunctionofgeneration,transmissionanddistributionorganizations Explainstheroleofregulatorybodiesintheenergyindustry(suchas: FederalEnergyRegulatoryCommission www.ferc.gov ; State PublicServiceCommissions)highlightingtheconceptof obligationtoserve Explains thedifferentstructuresofenergycompanies,includinginvestorowned utilities,municipalities (associatedutilitypracticessuchaswater/wastewater),electriccooperatives,independentpowerproducers and isableto explainthedifferentlinesofenergybusiness,includingelectricandgas Describes theprocessofmeteringand billingforenergyconsumption Demonstratesanawarenessofalternativeandrenewableenergytechnologies,includinggeothermalenergy, solarenergy,windenergy,waterenergyandbiofuel 3. EnvironmentalLawsandRegulations:Complying withrelevantlocal,state,andfederalenvironmentallawsand regulationsthatimpacttheenergyindustry Discussesenvironmentallawsandregulationsthatimpacttheenergyindustry(local,stateandfederal)and explainsthe importanceofproperdocumentation toensurecompliance Demonstratesprofessionalresponsibilityformaintainingallpoliciesandstandardsforhealth,safetyandthe environment Complieswithallrelevantenvironmentallawsissuedbyfederalagencies,includingEPA Followsenergystandardsproducedbyindustryorganizations,suchasANSI,API,NACE andNFPA Identifiesappropriatejurisdiction forlocal,state andfederalregulatoryagenciesasthey pertaintotheenergy
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industry Maintainscurrentknowledgeofregulatoryproceduresgoverningoperations 4. QualityControl/ContinuousImprovement:Demonstrating theabilitytodesign,analyzeandeffectivelyuse systems,componentsandmethodswithaframeworkofqualityandcontinuousimprovement Conductstestsandinspectionsofproducts, servicesorprocessestoevaluatequalityorperformance Incorporatesnewinformationintobothcurrentandfutureproblemsolvinganddecisionmaking Monitors/assessesperformanceofself,otherindividualsororganizationstomakeimprovementsortake correctiveaction Determineshowasystemshouldworkandhowchangesinconditions,operationsandtheenvironmentwill affectoutcomes Useslogicandreasoningtoidentifythestrengthsandweaknessesofalternativesolutions,conclusionsor approachesto problems 5. Troubleshooting:Diagnosing andcorrecting abnormalitiesandmalfunctionsinequipmentandproduction processes Monitorsequipmenttoensuremaintenanceschedulesareadheredto Demonstratesknowledgeofnormalequipmentoperation(howtheindividualpiecesofequipmentrelateto eachother)inordertospotpotentialequipmentproblemsbeforetheyoccur Determinescausesofoperatingerrors,decideswhattodoaboutthemandknowswhentonotifymoresenior personnel

Ti r5 In us ry Sp ci icTe hnca Co pe en ie |E er yG ne aton Tr ns is io an ie : nd st y pe ifcT ch ic lC mp te ci s| ne gy en ra io ,T an mi si na d Ter5: I du tr S ecfi ec ni al om et nces En rg Ge er ti n, ra smsson nd Di trbu io is ri uton Dst ib ti n
IN US RY SE TO TE HNCA CO PE EN IE |E ER YG NE ATON TR NS IS IO AN DI TRBU IO ND ST Y EC OR EC NI AL OM ET NCES NE GY EN RA IO ,T AN MI SI NA DDST IB TI N I DU TR S CT RT CH IC LC MP TE CI S|EN RG GE ER TI N, RA SMSSON ND IS RI UTON 1. NonNuclearGeneration:Technicalskillsandknowledgenecessaryforgas,oil,coal, hydro,solar,wind,biofuelor geothermal powerplantpersonnel ScienceandEngineeringTheoryandConcepts: Isabletodefineandexplainthedifferencesandsimilaritiesofpowergeneration,includinguseofdifferentfuel types (fossilfuels gas andoil,hydroandmarine,alternativefuels solar,wind,biofuelandgeothermal)and differentplantuses(i.e.,peaking,loadfollowing,baseload) Isabletoexplaintheadvantagesanddisadvantagesofalternativeenergysources Understandsthebehaviorofmatter Appliesdirectcurrent(DC)conceptsandlaws; performscalculationsandmeasurementsincludingthefollowing: o basicelectricalcircuitssuchasseriesandparallel,seriesparallelcombinations o conductorsandinsulators o directcurrent(DC)theoryandDCsources(suchasidealvoltageandcurrent,nonidealvoltageand current) o electricallaws(suchasOhm'slaw,Kirchhoff'svoltageandcurrentlaws) o electrontheory o unitsofelectricalmeasurement(suchasohms,volts,amps,watts,coulombs,joules) o voltage,current,resistanceandpower Appliesalternatingcurrent(AC)conceptsandlaws; performscalculationsandmeasurementsincludingthe following: o alternatingcurrent(AC)theoryandACsources(suchasidealvoltageandcurrent,nonidealvoltageand current) o basicelectricalcircuitssuchasseriesandparallel o unitsofelectricalmeasurement(suchashenries,farads,reactance,impedance) o passivecomponents,capacitorsand inductors o singlephaseversusthreephase o voltage,current,impedance,real,reactive,apparentpowerandpowerfactorrelationships
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 Hasabasicknowledgeofwaterandgeneralchemistry BasicComponentsKnowledge: Isknowledgeableofthelocationofequipmentintheplant,howtheequipmentoperatesandnormaloperating parameters Isabletousetoolssuchashandtools,powertoolsandmeters Describesthetheory,constructionandapplicationofthemechanicalcomponentssuchasaircompressors,heat exchangers,steamcondensers,steamgenerators,pumps,ejectors,strainers,filtersandtraps,steamtraps, steamturbinesandvalves Describesthetheory,constructionandapplicationofdieselenginesincludingmainstructuralcomponents,main movingcomponents,principlesofoperations,failuremechanismsandsystemsand accessoriesandsupport systems Describesthetheory,constructionandapplicationofairconditioning,heatingandventilationsystems,including refrigerationmachinesandthebasicrefrigerationcycle Describesthetheory,constructionandapplicationof structuralandauxiliaryequipmentsuchasboilers, elevators,firebarriers,hangersandsnubbersforsupportand restraintandhoistsandcranes Describesthetheory,constructionandapplicationofrotatingequipmentincludinggenerators,motorsand motorgenerators Describesthetheory,constructionandapplicationofresistiveelectricalequipmentincludingheatersandheat tracing Describesthetheory,constructionandapplicationofelectricalsupplycomponentsincludingthefollowing: o batteriesand chargers o circuitbreakers(suchasprotection) o invertersanduninterruptiblepowersupplies o switchgear,loadcentersandmotorcontrolcenters(suchasprotectiverelayingandschematicsofa basicsystemfromhighvoltagetolowervoltage) o transformers (suchasstepuptransformersandstepdowntransformers) Describesthetheory,constructionandapplicationofelectricalcontrolcomponentsincludingcables,control circuits,metersandrelays Describesthetheory,constructionandapplicationofvalve actuatortypes(suchas motors,pneumatic, hydraulic) Describesthetheoryandapplicationofelectronicequipmentincludingthefollowing: o analyzers(suchasH2,O2 andchemical) o signalconverters Explainstheprinciplesassociatedwithinstrumentation andcontrolanddescribes thefollowing: o basiccontrolcircuits(suchasproportional,integral,derivativeandacombinationofthethree; saturationcutoff,steadystateerror,limiters,effectsofdisturbances) o pneumaticdevices(suchasactuators) o sensors(suchastypesofsensors,forexample,pressure,flow,temperature) o hydrauliccontrols(suchasactuators) Explainsbearingdesignandlubricationprinciplesassociatedwiththefollowing: o determinationofoillevelsandrequirementsandadditionofcorrectoiltoplantcomponents o environmentalhazards o factorsthataffectlubrication o frictionandwear o fluidlubrication o lubricanttypesandcharacteristics o purposeandnecessity o storageandtransfer o symptomsandproblemsassociatedwithimproperlubrication o safetyhazards
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Explainstheprinciplesassociatedwiththermodynamicsandcombustion Isknowledgeableofhazardousandsafetyprocedures Isabletocalibrateandcertifytools Isabletoplanandorganizerelevantmaterialsandtoolspriortojobsite work

ComputerSkills: Isknowledgeofprocedurestoaccess,fileanduserecordkeepinglogs Understandscomputeroperation,utilizesintegrated/multiplesoftwareandnetworks IsabletouseMicrosoftOffice(orequivalent)softwaretopreparespreadsheets fordataanalysisandreportsfor managementreviewandapproval 2. NuclearGeneration:Technicalskillsandknowledgenecessaryfornuclearpowerplantpersonnel ElectricalScience: Explainsandusesthefundamentalconceptsassociatedwithelectricity(e.g.,electriccharge,electriccurrent) Understandsthecomponentsofelectricalsystemsincludingswitchyardconstruction,transformers,relays, circuitbreakersand motors Reactor TheoryandOperations: Explainsthegeneraldesignoverviewofthebasicreactortypes Demonstratesunderstandingofreactorstartupandshutdownprocedures Explainsthefissionprocessincludingtheconstructionoffissionproductbarriers OperationsandRepair: Complieswiththeproceduresnecessarytoensureasafeand healthyworkenvironment Operates,repairsandtestsmachines,devicesandequipmentbasedonelectricalormechanicalprinciplesin ordertodiagnosemachinemalfunctions Operatesbasichandandsmallelectrictoolsandequipment Conductstestsandinspectionsofproducts,servicesorprocessestoevaluatequalityorperformance Determinesthekindoftoolsandequipmentneededtodoajob Watchesgauges,dialsorotherindicatorstomakesureamachineisworkingproperly Isabletoread,interpretand createbasicprintsusedinthedesign,operationandmaintenanceofelectrical systems includingengineeringdrawings,diagramsandschematics documentationdiagrams,singleline diagrams AdditionalAcademicRequirements: Physics Explainsandusesphysicsterms,units,definitionsandbasicconceptsincludingmechanicalprinciples (lawsofmotion,energy,conditionsofequilibrium)andunits(pressure,temperature,flow,volume) BasicAtomic&NuclearPhysics Explainsthebasicatomicandnuclearphysicsterms,unit,definitionsandbasic conceptsincludingatomicstructure,nuclearinteractionsandreactions, sourcesofresidualheat/decayheatand reactoroperation Chemistry Explainsthechemistryterms,units,definitionsandbasicconceptsandappliestheconcepts successfullyonthejob,includingfundamentalsofchemistry(molecules,mixtures,solutionsandcompounds, corrosioncontrol),waterchemistrycontrol,reactorwaterchemistryandthecorrosionprocess Mathematics Hasexperienceand knowledgeinscientificnotation,dimensionalanalysis,geometry, trigonometry,graphsandcontrolcharts,relationalcharts,exponentsandlogarithmsandbasicstatistics 3. ElectricTransmissionandDistribution:Knowledgeandskillsnecessaryforthe transmissionanddistributionof electricityfromthe generationsource totheendcustomer ScienceandTechnology: Understandsthecomponentsandworkingsofthe electric transmissionanddistributionnetwork Appliesdirectcurrent(DC)conceptsandlaws andperformscalculationandmeasurementsincludingthe following: o basicelectricalcircuitssuchasseriesandparallel,seriesparallelcombinations
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o conductorsandinsulators o directcurrent(DC)theoryandDCsources(suchasidealvoltageandcurrent, nonidealvoltageand current) o electricallaws(suchasOhm'slaw,Kirchhoff'svoltageandcurrentlaws) o electrontheory o unitsofelectricalmeasurement(suchasohms,volts,amps,watts,coulombs,joules) o voltage,current,resistanceandpower Appliesalternatingcurrent(AC)conceptsandlawsandperformscalculationsandmeasurementsincludingthe following: o alternatingcurrent(AC)theoryandACsources(suchasidealvoltageandcurrent,nonidealvoltageand current) o basicelectricalcircuitssuchas seriesandparallel o unitsofelectricalmeasurement(suchashenries,farads,reactance,impedance) o passivecomponents,capacitorsand inductors o singlephaseversusthreephase o voltage,current,impedance,real,reactive,apparentpowerandpowerfactorrelationships Understandshowelectricalcurrentmovesthroughacircuitorasystemandhowelectricityaffectsacircuitor system.Understandshowtocontrolcurrentandresistance. Understands thewaysolidthingsmoveandhowleverage,force,friction andmomentumaffectthatmotion and isable tosolveproblemswithsimplemachines,complexmachines andmechanicalsystems Understands thewayfluids(liquidsandgasessuchaswaterandair) actasconductorsorinsulators Understands themovementofheat,specifically whichsubstanceswarmupquicklywhenheatedandwhich oneswarmupmoreslowly Understands howspecificheatworks,including howdifferentmaterialsholdheatfordifferentamountsoftime Understandsandappliestagout/lockoutprocedures

BasicComponentsKnowledge: Isknowledgeableofdesigntechniques,toolsandprinciplesinvolvedinproductionofprecisiontechnicalplans, blueprints,drawingsandmodels Isknowledgeableofmachinesandtools,includingtheirdesigns,uses,repair andmaintenance Isabletoworkwithelectricalinstrumentssuchasvoltmeters,ammeters,faultlocators,etc. Understandstheapplicationofhosts,tackleandknotsusedinconstructionandmaintenancework Understandstheinterrelationshipsamongcomponentsofsystemsinordertounderstandhowsuch componentsaffecteachother,acttogether,fittogether,etc. Isabletoidentifyunusualsoundsorvibrationsfromamongcompeting,normalsoundsorvibrations Isabletodetectdeviationsorexceptions fromnormaloperatingconditions CustomerFocus: Interactsdirectlywiththepubliclisteningtoandunderstandingcustomerneedsanddetermininghowto addressthem Interactswithcustomersregardingtheterminationandrestorationofelectricservice,whichisrequiredasa resultofmaintenanceandconstructionwork 4. GasTransmissionandDistribution:Knowledgeandskillsnecessaryforthetransmissionanddistributionofnatural gasfromtherefinerytotheendcustomer ScienceandTechnology: Understandsandappliesthefundamentalconceptsofnaturalgas Understandsthecomponentsandworkingsofthegastransmissionanddistributionnetwork,includingmetering andregulatingstations Appliesdirectcurrent(DC)conceptsandlaws andperformscalculationandmeasurementsincludingthe following:
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o basicelectricalcircuitssuchasseriesandparallel,seriesparallelcombinations o conductorsandinsulators o directcurrent(DC)theoryandDCsources(suchasidealvoltageandcurrent,nonidealvoltage and current) o electricallaws(suchasOhm'slaw,Kirchhoff'svoltageandcurrentlaws) o electrontheory o unitsofelectricalmeasurement(suchasohms,volts,amps,watts,coulombs,joules) o voltage,current,resistanceandpower Appliesalternatingcurrent (AC)conceptsandlawsandperformscalculationsandmeasurementsincludingthe following: o alternatingcurrent(AC)theoryandACsources(suchasidealvoltageandcurrent,nonidealvoltageand current) o basicelectricalcircuitssuchasseriesandparallel o unitsofelectricalmeasurement(suchashenries,farads,reactance,impedance) o passivecomponents,capacitors,inductors o singlephaseversusthreephase o voltage,current,impedance,real,reactive,apparentpowerandpowerfactorrelationships Understands thewaysolidthingsmoveandhowleverage,force,friction,andmomentumaffectthatmotion andisable tosolveproblemswithsimplemachines,complexmachinesandmechanicalsystems Understands thewayfluids(liquidsandgasessuchaswaterandair)movethroughsystems andisable tosolve problemswithplumbing,hydraulicsorpneumatics(compressedgas) Understands themovementofheat,specifically whichsubstanceswarmupquicklywhenheatedandwhich oneswarmup moreslowly Understands howspecificheatworks,including howdifferentmaterialsholdheatfordifferentamountsoftime

BasicComponentsKnowledge: Isknowledgeableofdesigntechniques,toolsandprinciplesinvolvedin the productionofprecisiontechnical plans,blueprints,drawingsandmodels Isknowledgeableofmachinesandtools,includingtheirdesigns,uses,repairandmaintenance CustomerFocus: Interactsdirectlywiththepubliclisteningtoandunderstandingcustomerneedsanddetermininghowto addressthem Interactswith customersregardingtheterminationandrestorationofgasservice,whichisrequiredasaresult ofmaintenanceandconstructionwork

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orgeothermalpowerplantpersonnel PLANTOPERATORS (foradditionaldetails onrequiredcompetencies, goto www.centralia.edu/coe) 1. OperateandMonitorPlantEquipment Isknowledgeableofstandardoperatingprocedures,documentationrequirementsandrequiredlogs Understandshowplantsystemsinterrelateandtheimpactofthisinterrelationshiponplantperformance Isknowledgeableofindustry,plant,company,equipment,scientific,technical,tool,safetyandpersonnel terminology Isknowledgeableofcorrectiveactionsandresponsesforspecificproblems Isabletoreadanddocumentequipmenthistoriesandtrenddata Is knowledgeableofthetypesofadjustmentstomakeonequipmentandthecorrectquantityofadjustment
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 Isabletorecognizealarmsandisknowledgeableofthemeaningofthealarmandtheassociatedcorrective actions Isabletoidentifyandreportoutof complianceorunsafeconditions Isknowledgeableofchronicproblemsandsystemmalfunctionsandtheirresolutions Isabletodemonstrateknowledgeofschematicsanddiagrams(mechanical,electrical,civil)andsymbols Isknowledgeable ofprioritiesandcriticalityofproblemsandrootcausesofproblems Isabletooperateprojectcontrolsystemssuchas the DigitalControlSystem(DCS)andSupervisoryControl andDataAcquisition(SCADA) HasabasicunderstandingofPLCs 2. ManagePlantSystems Isknowledgeable ofthecharacteristicsoffuelandthequantitiesrequiredtoproduceagivenoutput Isabletoidentifythelevelsofresourceavailabilityandtoestimateamountsrequiredtomeetoutput requirements Isknowledgeableofhydraulicsandtraveltime Is knowledgeableofinventoryandlogisticscontrolsystemsandprocedures Isknowledgeable oftheimpactofvariableweatherconditionsonplantequipmentoperation Isabletoidentifydeficienciesinresourcesandknowledgeofreportingprocedures Isknowledgeableofhowflowandleveloffuelimpactoneanother Isknowledgeableofflowversusleveloffuel Isabletomakemanualadjustmentstoplantequipmenttorestoreormaintainsystemperformance 3. SupportEquipmentMaintenance Isknowledgeableofthescopeofworkofthemaintenancetobeperformed Isknowledgeableofenergyisolationandhowtoremoveallpotentialenergytoputequipmentinasafe conditionsuchasdeenergizingpressure,electrical,rotationandsprings Isknowledgeableoflockout/tagoutrequirementsandprocedures Hasabasicunderstandingofthemaintenanceprocessandprocedures ELECTRIC,MECHANICAL,INSTRUMENTANDCONTROLTECHNICIANS (commonforallclassifications) 1. ScienceandEngineeringTheoriesandConcepts Explainsthebasicsofthefollowingtopics: o groundingsystems o electricalhazardsandsafety o electricalpowersources Isknowledgeableinthefollowingfoundationalscienceandengineeringconceptsandtheories: o Pressureandchemistryofsteam/water,boilerwater,airandoil o Gasesandliquids o Mechanicalenergy o Levers,pulleysandmachines o Hydraulicsandpneumatics o Principlesandcausesofcavitation o Watertreatmentandpurification o Frictionandbearingsonmachines o Hydrologiclifecycles(hydrofueldelivery/source) 2. ThermalConcepts Understandsthesourcesoffuelandthedifferencesinquality,compositionandchemistry Understandsthebasicsofprocessingandstoringfuel 3. MaintainandRepairEquipment Isknowledgeableofand isabletoperformdiagnostictests,usetestequipmentandinterprettheoutput fromthetestsanddiagnosticequipment
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Isabletoaccessandreadequipmentlogsandhistories Isabletoexecuteisolationprocedures Isknowledgeableofthedifferencesbetweenprimemoverequipmentversusauxiliaryequipment Isabletoexplainthefollowingsystemsindetail: o auxiliaryfeedwaterorreactorcoreisolationcooling o auxiliarysteam,includingboilers o circulatingwater o condensate,feedwaterandpolisher(demineralizer) o firewatersystems,includingpumpsand specialvalves o instrumentandstationair o systemsthatcontainimportantvalves o thrustbearing o guidebearing o oiltransport o potableandnonpotablewater o ventilation o oilfiltration o fueldelivery o fireprotection o ashremovalanddisposal

MAINTENANCEANDINSTRUMENT&CONTROL (commontotheseclassifications; foradditionaldetails onrequired competencies,seeIdahoStateTechnicalColleges websiteat www.isu.edu/estec) 1. MaintainandRepairEquipment Explainsclearance/taggingrequirements Describesthepropermethodsforhandlinganddisposingofwasteorhazardousmaterialsthatresultfrom systemmaintenance Describescomponentfailuremodes(forexample,valvethermalbindingandrelayfailures)anddiscusses the possiblediagnosticandrepairactionsthatmaybenecessary Describes thepropermethodsandpracticesforsafetroubleshootingofdefectivecomponents Describes thepropermethodsforbreachingsystems,includingapplicableradiologicalexposureand contaminationcontrols Describes theapplicationandoperationofvariousdevices(forexample,videocameras,filterremovaltools andremotelyoperatedmachines)usedforradiologicalexposurereduction Describes potentialhazards(forexample,electricalshock,hightemperatureorhighpressurefluidusedin system)associatedwithmaintenanceactivitiesonspecificsystems Describes theproperdisassemblyandassemblymethods,includingremoval,replacement,repairand torquing techniques Describes the propermethodsforadjustmentsandcalibrationsoncomponentsorsystems Describes themethodstotestacomponentwhenmaintenanceworkiscompleted o leakagetest o componentoperation o loopfunctionaltest o valveoperation Explains thelimitationsofandrequirementsformaintenanceactivitiesassociatedwithenvironmentally qualifiedandsafetyrelatedcomponentsandequipment Explains acceptablecleaningandinspectiontechniquesforsystemcomponents Explains thelubricationprinciplesassociatedwithcomponents,includingtheproblemsassociatedwith improperlubricationsuchas: o valves o pumps
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o motors o valveactuators Explains postmaintenancetestingrequirementsandresponsibilitiesincluding: o interdepartmentalnotifications(forexample,Operations,Quality Control,Engineering) o importanceofdocumentingmaintenanceactionsandcomponentparameters o acceptancecriteriadetermination o programcommitments(forexample,technicalspecifications,industrystandards,regulatorydocuments) o componenttestingrequirements(forexample,inspection,leaktest,functionaltest,calibration) associatedwithaworkactivity o visualinspectioncharacteristics(forexample,componentfreeofcorrosion,fasteners/terminations tight) o installationactivities(forexample,wiring checks,pressuretests,torqueverifications) o operationaltestcharacteristics(forexample,properrotation,temperature,voltage,pressure) Identifies alarms,indications,interlocksandautomaticfeaturesaffectedbyimportantmaintenance activities Identifies abnormalsystemandcomponentindicationsanddiagnoses theprobablecauses Identifies whencomponentshavebeenremovedproperlyfromservicebeforemaintenanceactivitiesare performed Identifies systemcleanlinessrequirementsanddescribethemethodsusedtopreventforeignmaterialfrom enteringsystemsandcomponents Identifies industrialsafetymeasuresnecessaryforworkinthevicinityofspecificoperatingequipment includingjobaspectsrelatedtoidentifying,diagnosingandrepairingsystemandcomponentproblemsand usingplantproceduresanddrawings Identifies properriggingandliftingtechniquesformajorcomponentssuchaspumpsandmotors Identifies wheretheuseofspecialtoolsorequipment(forexample,cranes,scaffolding,breakergrounding devices)willberequiredanddescribes howtheywillbeusedduringworkonvariouscomponents Identifies repairandsurveillanceproceduresthatwillbeusedonthejob

ELECTRICALTECHNICIANS (foradditionaldetailsonrequiredcompetencies,goto www.isu.edu/estec or www.centralia.edu/coe) 1. MaintainandRepairEquipment Isabletoexplainthefollowingtopics: o basicelectronicscomponents(suchastransistorsBJT,FET,IGFET,MOSFET,SCRanddiodes) o circuitfunctions(suchasswitchingamplifiers,voltageregulation,limitersandrectification) o circuitbreakersandfuses o constructionofconductorsandinsulators(suchasexamplesofvariouscables,shieldingandfailure mechanisms) o electrontheory o inductance,capacitance,impedance,resonanceandreactance o instrumentationschematics,controlcircuitry,grounddetectionandprotectiverelaying(includingthe useofassociateddrawingsfordiagnosingcircuittrouble) o magnetism(suchasFaraday'sLawofInduction,Lenz'sLaw,ampturns,voltturns,B&Hfields) o relays o series,parallelandcombinationcircuitsappliedtoACandDCcircuits o Thevenin'sandNorton'stheorems o theoryofoperationofplantelectricalcomponents motors(suchastypesandclassifications) generators(suchastypesandclassifications) transformers o types,functionsandoperation o faultsymptomsandhazards
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o safetyandenvironmentalprecautionsassociatedwithcoolingmediums(suchasoil,air,hydrogen) o fireprotectionsystems o voltageregulators o linearandswitchingpowersupplies o inverters(suchasbatterybackupsystems) Diagnosesproblemsandperforms maintenanceonthefollowingequipment o electricalsupplycomponents switchgear,loadcentersandmotorcontrolcenters transformers invertersanduninterruptiblepowersupplies circuitbreakers batteriesandchargers o electricalcontrolcomponents relays meters controlcircuits cables o resistiveelectricalequipment heaters heattracing o rotating equipment motors generators motorgenerators o structuralandauxiliaryequipment hoistsandcranes firebarriers electricboilers elevators o valveactuators o manualoperation o testing o positionindication o environmentalimpact Explainsdetailedconstructionand useofthefollowing: o batterysystems o cathodicprotectionsystems o electricaldistribution,includingalternatinganddirectcurrentsystems o emergencypowersystems o generatorexcitationandcontrolsystems o protectiverelayingsystems o stationheattracingsystems o transformersystemsandauxiliaries Isabletoperformthefollowingspecializedtasks o breakeroperation,setting,adjustmentandrepair o motoroperatedvalvediagnostictesting o motoroverhauls o highpotential("hipot")tests o stressreliefofmajorcomponents o highvoltageconnectionpreparation o relaysetting,adjustment,calibrationandrepair
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specialsoldering temperingandannealing batteryloadtesting switchgeartesting

INSTRUMENT&CONTROLTECHNICIANS (foradditionaldetails onrequiredcompetencies,goto www.isu.edu/estec or www.centralia.edu/coe) 1. MaintainandRepairEquipment Isabletodescribethefollowing: o advancedelectronicstheory,includingoperational amplifiers,integratedcircuitsandsolidstatecircuitry o digitalelectronics,includingthedifferenttypeoflogicsusedandmethodsforprogrammingand controllingcircuittiming o electricalcircuitandinstrumentloopschematics o pneumaticandhydraulic valveoperatorfundamentals o principlesofoperationofonlinechemistryinstrumentationsuchasconductivityanalyzers,turbidity detectorsanddissolvedoxygeninstruments o processmeasurementsystemsforpressure,temperature,flow,levelandvibration o processcontrol,looptuningandcontrolfundamentals Diagnoses problemsandperforms maintenanceonthefollowingcomponents o electronicequipment o computers/microprocessors o analyzers o signalconverters o electricalcomponents powersupplies transformers breakers relays o firebarriers o hoistsandcranes o instrumentationcomponents,includingproblemsassociatedwithplacingcomponentsintooroutof service(suchasvalvingtransmittersbeingplacedintoservice) o sensorsanddetectors transmittersandindicators recordersandannunciators controllersandpositioners o structuralandauxiliaryequipment o valveactuators manualoperations alignmentforremotecontroland/orautomaticoperation testing positionindication impactofenvironmentalconditions Troubleshoots andrepairs thefollowingsystemsandequipment o analyticalequipment o circuitboards o computers o turbinecontrolsystem o variablespeedpumpcontrols

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WINDTECHNICIANS (foradditionaldetailsonrequiredcompetencies, goto www.centralia.edu/coe)

1. FoundationalScienceandEngineeringConcepts IsabletodescribethepowergenerationdeliverygridsystemfromgenerationtoenduserincludingVARS (VerticalandAzimuthReferenceSystem) Describeswindenergyandthewayitisharnessed Defineskineticenergy Listsanddescribesthetopographyandweatherpatternsofstatesthateffectivelyharnesswind Explainshydraulics(brakesand/orblade/tippitching) Comprehendsgearing,fasteners,torquing, andlubrication(oils andgreases) ComprehendshowMaterialSafetyDataSheets(MSDS)areutilized Hasabasicunderstandingofaviationterminologyandbasicaerodynamics(physics) Isknowledgeableininstrumentationandcontrolslogictheory Hasabasicunderstandingoffiberoptics Hasanunderstandingofbasicrigging Isknowledgeableinwindturbineconceptssuchas: o Staticsdynamics o Thermodynamics o Basicmeteorology 2. SystemDesign Quantifiescustomersenergyneedsincludingpeakloaddemand Identifiessuitablesitebasedonsoiltypesandobstructions Determineminimumtowerheight Estimateswindshear,averageannualwindspeedandturbulence Establishessystemperformanceexpectations Selectsmajorcomponentsanddeterminesgeneralconfiguration Identifieszoning,buildingpermit,setback,rightofwayandFAArequirements Determinesappropriatefooter,towerconfiguration/design,earthanchorsandguylengthsbasedonsite, soil,structuralcoderequirementsandequipmentmanufacturerspecifications Determineswiresizing,deratedampicity,voltagedrops,overcurrentanddisconnectdevicesand appropriategroundingbasedonequipmentmanufacturerspecifications 3. Install, MaintainandRepairEquipment Readsandfollowsplans,drawings,schematicsandinstallationmanuals Ensuresproperassemblyandsafeinstallationoftiltuptowersandturbineincludingfastenersandguy cablesandappropriatetensioningofcables Utilizescraneoperatorsignalsandprotocolswhenworkingwithacraneoperator Installsallelectricalcomponentsincludinginverters,controllers,grounding,lightning,surgeandover currentprotectiondevices,junctionboxes,batteries,disconnectsandmonitoringequipmentaccordingto NECandequipmentspecifications Programs,adjustsandconfiguresinvertersandcontrollersfordesiredsetpointsandoperatingmodes Hasknowledgeoflocationofmaterialandpartsstorage Hasknowledgeofliftingequipmentandabilitytoaccessmanufacturersspecifications Hasknowledgeofwindturbinecomponentsandhowtheyinteract Hasknowledgeofhowthesitecollectionsystemoperatesandinteractswiththesubstation Isabletotestforanddeterminestatusofwindturbines Isknowledgeable ofnormaloperationsofwindturbinesandtheabilitytoacquireandverifybaseline readings Visuallyinspectsmechanicalinstallationforstructuralintegrity Verifiesproperwiringpractice,polarityorphase,groundingandintegrityofterminations
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 Observesandlistenstoturbineandequipmenttodetermineifsystemisoperatingcorrectly Checksfastenersandguycablesforpropertension Verifiesanddemonstratescompletefunctionalityandperformanceofthesystemincludingstartup,shut down,normaloperationandemergencyorbypassoperation Performsmechanicalandelectricaldiagnosticprocedures,implementingserviceproceduresforthetower, fasteners,guywires,turbine,wiring,groundingsystem,lightningprotectionandbatteries Identifiesandcorrectsperformanceissuesandsafetyconcerns

SOLARTECHNICIANS
Describes solarenergyandhowitisharnessed Explainsthedifferencesbetweenpassivesolarandactivesolar IsabletodiagramPhotoVoltaic cells(e.g.array,panel,moduleandboronenrichedsilicon) Describesacentralreceiversystem Identifiespartsofasolarplant Assembles solarmodules,panels,orsupportstructures,asspecified Installs activesolarsystems,includingsolarcollectors,concentrators,pumpsorfans Installs photovoltaic(PV)systemsinaccordancewithcodesandstandardsusingdrawings, schematicsand instructions Performs routinephotovoltaic(PV)systemmaintenanceonmodules,arrays,batteries,powerconditioning equipment,safetysystems,structuralsystems,weathersealing orbalanceofsystemsequipment Activates photovoltaic(PV)systemstoverifysystemfunctionalityandconformitytoperformance expectations Applies weathersealingtoarray,buildingorsupportmechanisms Checks electricalinstallationforproperwiring,polarity,groundingorintegrityofterminations Determines appropriatesizes,ratings andlocationsforallsystemovercurrentdevices,disconnectdevices, groundingequipment andsurgesuppressionequipment Determines connectioninterfacesforadditionalsubpanelsorforconnectingphotovoltaic(PV)systemswith utilityservicesor otherpowergenerationsources Determines photovoltaic(PV)systemdesignsorconfigurationsbasedonfactorssuchascustomerneeds, expectationsandsiteconditions Discussesthemajorsourcesofbiomass Definesbiofuels(e.g.ethanol,biodieselandmethanol) Outlinesthepyramidofenergyflow,includingthedifferenttrophiclevels Describesthemajorsources,scaleandimpactsofbiomassenergy Measures andmonitors rawbiomassfeedstock,including wood,wasteorrefusematerials Operates valves,pumps,engines orgeneratorstocontrolandadjustproductionofbiofuelsorbiomass fueledpower Performs routinemaintenanceormakeminorrepairstomechanical,electrical orelectronicequipmentin biomassplants Assesses qualityofbiomassfeedstock Calculates,measures,loads ormixes biomass feedstockforpowergeneration Calibrates liquidflowdevicesormeters,includingfuel,chemicalandwatermeters Inspects biomasspowerplantorprocessingequipment,recordingorreporting damageandmechanical problems Operates biomassfuelburningboilerorbiomassfuelgasificationsystemequipmentinaccordancewith specificationsorinstructions. Operates equipmenttoheatbiomass,usingknowledgeofcontrols,combustionandfiringmechanisms

BIOMASSANDBIOFUELSTECHNICIANS

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 Operates equipmenttostart,stop orregulatebiomassfueledgenerators,generatorunits,boilers,engines orauxiliarysystems Calculates,measures,loads ormixes refinedfeedstockusedinbiofuelsproduction Operates chemicalprocessingequipment fortheproductionofbiofuels Operates equipment,suchasacentrifuge,toextractbiofuelsproductsandsecondarybyproductsor reusablefractions Operates valves,pumps,engines orgeneratorstocontrol andadjustbiofuels production Processes refinedfeedstockwithadditivesinfermentationorreactionprocessvessels Assesses thequalityofbiofuelsadditivesforreprocessing Calibrates liquidflowdevicesand metersincludingfuel,chemicalandwatermeters Collects biofuelssamplesandperforms routinelaboratorytestsoranalysestoassessbiofuelsquality Inspects biofuelsplantorprocessingequipmentregularly,recordingorreportingdamageandmechanical problems Measures andmonitors rawbiofuelsfeedstock

GEOTHERMALTECHNICIANS
Definesgeothermal Identifieshowgeothermalenergycanbeusedforgeneration ExplainstheprocessusedforGeothermalHeatPumps(GHP)andgeoexchange Identifies andcorrects malfunctionsofgeothermalplantequipment,electricalsystems, instrumentationor controls Installs,maintains orrepairs groundorwatersourcecoupledheatpumpstoheatandcoolresidentialor commercialbuildingairorwater Monitors andadjusts operationsofgeothermalpowerplantequipmentorsystems Adjusts powerproductionsystemstomeetloadanddistributiondemands Backfills pipingtrenchestoprotectpipesfromdamage Calculates heatlossandheatgainfactorsforresidentialpropertiestodetermineheatingandcooling required byinstalledgeothermalsystems Designs andlays outgeothermalheatsystemsaccordingtopropertycharacteristics,heatingandcooling requirements,pipingandequipmentrequirements,applicableregulationsorotherfactors Determines thetypeofgeothermalloopsystemmostsuitable toaspecificpropertyanditsheatingand coolingneeds Digs trenchesforsystempipingtoappropriatedepthsandlaypipingintrenches Prepares newlyinstalledgeothermalheatsystemsforoperationbyflushing,purgingorotheractions Defineshydropower Explainshowhydropowerworks Describeswaysthathydropowercanbeutilizedwithoutharmingfishandwildlife Definesmarineenergy Explainshowmarineenergyworks Identifies andaddresses malfunctionsofhydroelectricplantoperationalequipment,suchasgenerators, transformersandturbines Monitors hydroelectricpowerplantequipmentoperationandperformance,adjustingtoperformance specifications,asnecessary Starts,adjusts andstops generating units,operatingvalves,gates orauxiliaryequipmentinhydroelectric powergeneratingplants Communicates statusofhydroelectricoperatingequipmenttodispatchersorsupervisors Implements loadandswitchingordersinhydroelectricplantsinaccordancewith specificationsor instructions
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HYDROPOWERANDMARINEENERGYTECHNICIANS

 Inspects waterpoweredelectricgeneratorsandauxiliaryequipmentinhydroelectricplantstoverifyproper operationandtodeterminemaintenanceorrepair needs Installs andcalibrates electricalandmechanicalequipment,such asmotors,engines,switchboards,relays, switchgears,meters,pumps,hydraulicsandfloodchannels Maintains logs,reports,workrequests andotherrecordsofworkperformedin hydroelectricplants Maintains orrepairs hydroelectricplantelectrical,mechanical andelectronicequipment,suchasmotors, transformers,voltageregulators,generators,relays,batterysystems,air compressors,sumppumps,gates andvalves Operates highvoltageswitchesandrelateddevicesinhydropowerstations

NUCLEARGENERATION:Forinformationontherequiredcompetenciesfornucleargenerationpositions, pleaserefertoINPOsACAD08006document ELECTRICTRANSMISSIONANDDISTRIBUTION: LINEWORKER (foradditionaldetails onrequiredcompetencies,goto www.centralia.edu/coe)

Installs,changes,transfers,movesandremovespoles,polelinehardware,guys,transformers,lightning arresters,streetlightequipment,electricalcable,crossarms,energizedconductors,insulators,conduit, capacitorbankcontrolsandanyandallformsofelectricalmaterialandaccessoriesutilizedinthe construction, maintenanceandoperationofelectriccircuits Installs,usesandremovesprotectiveequipmentanddevicesonenergizedelectriccircuitsofallvoltages Workswithhotlinetoolsoncircuits Performssteeltowerstructuralworkincludingtheerectionandremovalandrepairofsteeltowersand electricalequipment InstallsandremovessinglephasesockettypemetersthroughClass200/240V onsinglefamilyandduplex dwellingsinconjunctionwiththeinstallationandremovalofservices Operatesswitchesandcutoutsintransmissionanddistributioncircuits Inspectspolesandtowers,makingclimbinginspectionsofconductorsandequipment Drivestrucksandisresponsiblefortruck,toolsandequipment Locatesundergroundgasandelectricfacilitiesinconjunctionwithworkassignment Cleans,tinsandsplicescorrespondingconductorsbytwistingendstogetherorbyjoiningendswithmetal clampsandsolderingconnections Climbspolesorusestruckmountedbucketstoaccessequipment Entersmanholesandotherconfinedspaceswithenergizedcablestoaccessequipment Terminatesunderground cabling Performsenergizedglovedhandwork Cutsandpeelsleadsheathingandinsulationfromdefectiveornewlyinstalledcablesandconduitspriorto splicing Identifiesdefectivesectionalizingdevices,circuitbreakers,fuses,voltageregulators,transformers,switches, relaysorwiringusingwiringdiagrams andelectricaltestinginstruments Laysundergroundcabledirectlyintrenchesorstringsitthroughconduitthroughthetrenches Opensswitchesorattachesgroundingdevicesinordertoremoveelectricalhazardsfromdisturbedorfallen linesortofacilitaterepairs Installsandmaintainsstreetlightcircuits Setsandremovesstreetlightpoles Performsminortreetrimming,cuttingbrushandremovinglinedetrimentstotheextentnecessaryin performanceofworkassignment Understandsmechanicalrelationshipsinpracticalsituationssuchasunderstandingleverage,howpulleys work,thedirectionsfeararrangementsturn,heatflow,centrifugalforce,etc.
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 Isabletovisualizelength,width,thickness,heightordepthandthedifferencesamongshapes,widthsor lengths

SUBSTATIONTECHNICIAN
Analyzestestdatainordertodiagnosemalfunctions,todetermineperformancecharacteristicsofsystems andtoevaluateeffectsofsystemmodifications Constructsnewsubstationsandinstallsgroundinggrid,equipment andconnections Constructs,tests,maintainsandrepairssubstationrelayandcontrolsystems Consultsmanuals,schematics,wiringdiagramsandengineeringpersonnelinordertotroubleshootand solveequipmentproblemsandtodetermineoptimumequipmentfunctioning Inspectsandtests equipmentandcircuitstoidentifymalfunctionsordefects,usingwiringdiagramsand testingdevicessuchasohmmeters,voltmetersorammeters Opensandclosesswitchestoisolatedefectiverelays,thenperformsadjustmentsorrepairs Repairs,replacesandcleansequipmentandcomponentssuchascircuitbreakers,brushesandcommutators Runssignalqualityandconnectivitytestsforindividualcablesandrecordsresults Disconnectsvoltageregulators,boltsandcrewsandconnects replacementregulatorstohighvoltagelines Maintainsinventoriesofsparepartsforallequipment,requisitioningpartsasnecessary Isknowledgeableofcircuitboards,processors,chips,electronicequipmentandcomputerhardwareand software,includingapplicationsandprogramming Installs,testsandmaintainstransmissionanddistributionmetering,controlandrelayingsystems Installs,testsandmaintainstransmissionanddistributionsupervisorycontrolequipment(SCADA) telemeteringsystems, loadcontrolequipment,linecarrier,toneequipmentandmicrowaveequipment Performsswitchingofelectricalsubstationandswitchgearequipment Isabletouseinspectionsheetsandforms Understandsthetoolsusedinsubstationandequipmentinspection Isabletoaccuratelymeasurequantitiesandobtainsaccuratereadings Isknowledgeableofequipment loadingandtemperaturelimits Complieswithsafetyprocedureswithrespecttosubstationandfieldequipmentinspectionandknowledge ofAPM(AccidentPreventionManual) Understandsandusesthedocumentationandreportingproceduresforabnormalconditions Isknowledgeableoftherequirementsforalertingenvironmentalauthorities Understandsblueprintsymbols Isknowledgeableofblueprintindexandupdatingprocedures Stayscurrentwithinspectionproceduresandoperatingbulletins Demonstratesafunctionalknowledgeofasubstationonelinediagram Demonstrates howto properlycompleteasubstationswitchingorder Identifiesallequipmentinatypicalsubstation Readsandidentifiesthenameplatedataonsubstationequipment Describesthefunctionofandcomponentsofarecloserrelayunit Readsanddiagnosestargetsandlockoutmodeofasubstationrecloser Changes outarecloserrelayunit Placesasubstationrecloserinnonautomaticoperation Safelyoperatesagangoperatedairbreaktransmissionclassswitch Describesthecomponentpartsofaoil/vacuumbreakrecloser Safelyexecutesabusstieandtransferbreakerloads Checks andservices asubstationbatterybank Demonstratestestingandreplacingadistributionclasssandfuse Racks outasubstationrecloser Racks outasubstationregulator Executestheproceduretoresetatrippedoffrecloser
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 Restorespowertoanofflinesubstation Readsandevaluatesaremotestatusreclosercontrollerandswitchboardoperator Monitorsandchecksstationconditions,recognizeandinvestigateabnormalconditionsandreports them

SUBSTATIONCONSTRUCTION
Applies knowledgeofmaterials,methods,andtechniquestoconstructmajorutilitysystemssuchaspower plants,water,sewer,communication,electrical,nuclearpower,refineries andnaturalgasfacilities Interprets documentation, detailedinstructions,drawings orspecificationsabouthowdevices,parts, equipment orstructuresaretobefabricated,constructed, assembled,modified,maintained orused Converts scaledblueprintdrawingmeasurementstofulldimensionsforagivenproject Demolishes and/ordisassembleandremovestructuresandbuildingspriortorepairornewconstruction Understands theusesofdifferenttypesofconstructioncranes Performs craneinspections Safelyperforms craneoperations Safelyoperates forklifts Demonstrates goodliftingpracticesandproperrigging Identifies anduses properhandsignals,slings,rigginghardwareand hitchconfigurations Understands basicloadhandlingsafetypractices Demonstrates howtoworkoutsignalusewithspotters Installs structuralsteelintheconstructionofbridges,roads andutilities Erects,bolts,rivets,and/orwelds fabricatedstructuralmetalmembersthatsupportthestructureduring andafterconstruction Sets steelbars(rebar)orsteelmeshinformstostrengthenconcrete structures Isknowledgeable ofreinforcedconcreteandstructuralsteelsystems(e.g.verticalandhorizontalloadson beamsandcolumns,bending,shear,compressiveandtensilestresses anddeflectionanalysis) Connects wirestocircuitbreakers,transformersorothercomponents Repairs orreplaces wiring,equipment andfixtures,usinghandtoolsandpowertools Assembles,installs,tests andmaintains electricalorelectronicwiring,equipment,appliances,apparatus and fixtures,usinghandtoolsandpowertools Tests electricalsystemsandcontinuityofcircuits inelectricalwiring,equipment andfixtures,usingtesting devicessuchasohmmeters,voltmeters andoscilloscopes,toensurecompatibilityandsafetyofsystem Uses avarietyoftoolsandequipmentsuchaspowerconstructionequipment, measuringdevices,power tools andtestingequipmentincludingoscilloscopes,ammetersandtestlamps Plans layoutandinstallationofelectricalwiring,equipmentandfixtures,basedonjobspecificationsand localcodes

RELAYTECHNICIAN
Conductssystemtroubleshooting Assessesparts/suppliesforrepair(s) Gathersproblemspecificdataandclearances(takeoutofservice) Performsproblemspecifictroubleshootingtechniquerepair(s)andsystem/equipmenttest Performsrepairson: o Powercircuitbreakercontrols o Powertransformercontrols o Valvepositioners o Pressure/level&temperaturecontrollers o Programmablelogiccontrol o Regulatorcontrols o Capacitorcontrols o Transmitters o Receivers
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 Performs system functional tests,including control/instrumenttests, protectiverelaysystemtests and controlsystemsfunctionaltests Performs protectiverelay calibrationtests,including: o Currentrelaying o Differentialrelaying o Distancerelaying o Breakerfailurerelaying o Communicationaidedtripping o Voltagerelaying o Frequencyrelaying o Pilotrelaying Performs instrumentation calibration testsontemperature,voltageandcurrent Performs metering systemcalibration tests,includingfullload,lead/lag,elementbalanceandlightload Obtains systemspecificclearances(takeoutofservice) Releases systemspecificclearances(returntoservice) Maintains equipmentrecords Maintains processsystemdrawings Participates intailboardsafetyprocess Procures jobspecificinventory Maintains inventorycontrol

ENGINEERINGTECHNICIAN
Developsspecificationsandinstructionsforinstallationofvoltagetransformers,overheadorunderground cablesandrelatedelectricalequipmentusedtoconductelectricalenergyfromtransmissionlinesorhigh voltagedistributionlinestoconsumers Assemblesdocumentationpackagesand producesdrawingsets Draftsworkingdrawings,wiringdiagrams,wiringconnectionspecificationsorcrosssectionsofunderground cablesasrequiredforinstructionstoinstallationcrew Drawsmastersketchestoscaleshowingrelationofproposedinstallation toexistingfacilitiesandexact specificationsanddimensions Measuresfactorsthataffectinstallationandarrangementofequipmentsuchasdistancestobespannedby wireandcable Studiesworkorderrequeststodeterminetypeofservicesuchaslightingorpowerdemandedbyinstallation Visitsproposedinstallationsitesanddrawsroughsketchesoflocation Determinestheorderofworkandthemethodorpresentation Explainsdrawingstoconstructioncrew Preparesandinterpretsspecification,calculatingweights,volumesandstressfactors UsesCADDsoftware forgenerating2Dand3Dworkingdrawingsandsolidmodeldrawingsforuseinother programs andtoupdatecompanyrecordswithnewandreplacementequipment Inspectspolesandtowers,makingreportstosupervisoronconditions Locatesundergroundgasandelectricfacilitiesinconjunctionwithworkassignment Performslocationlookupsandpreparesworkordersforstormrestoration Performsstandardizedcurrentloadreadings,calculatesmaximum generatorloadandrecommends upgradesifthesystemisnearfullcapacity Workscloselywithcircuitdesignengineerstotestandrepaircircuitsdesignedbytheelectricalengineering designteamdowntothecomponentlevel Isfamiliarwithmechanicalengineeringandarchitecturaldesignandconstructionprinciples Interpretsandcreatesengineeringdrawingsfollowingthestandardconventionsofengineeringgraphical communication

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 UsessketchesandCADDsoftwareasanintegraltoolinthedesignprocess andisabletopersuasively presentadesignusinggenerateddrawingsandcomputermodelsinacomprehensivedesignpresentation Assembles,reviews,distributesandfilesdocumentationforengineeringprojects Preparesperiodreportsandspecialanalytical reportsasrequested Prepareschartsandgraphs WorkswithmainframeandPCcomputersystemstomanage,generateandreportoninformationas requested Preparesprojectauthorizations,workorders,requisitions,retirementforms,lettersandmemos

METERTECHNICIAN
Installs,adjusts,calibrates,maintainsandrepairsvarioustypesofsinglephaseelectricmeterequipment Discussesthetechnologybehindthreephasedistributionclassmetering Assistsintheinstallationofthreephasemetersusedwithinstrumenttransformers;testsallsinglephase metersinservice Ensuresthatmeteringisaccurateandreliablethroughoutthesystem Fieldtestsforcomplaintordersandconsultswithcustomers Participatesinthe investigationofenergydiversion Identifiesvarioustypesofserviceandmeterloops

GASTRANSMISSIONANDDISTRIBUTION PIPEFITTERS/PIPELAYERS(Installsandmaintainsgasmainandservicepiping)
Complieswiththeproceduresnecessarytoensureasafeandhealthyworkenvironment Laysout,assembles,installsandmaintainspipesystemsandpipesupportsforuseinthetransmissionand distributionofnaturalgas Reads,understandsandcreatesbasicprintsusedinthedesign,operationandmaintenanceofgasnetworks includingengineeringdrawings,diagramsandschematics Selectspipesizesandtypesandrelatedmaterials,suchassupports,hangersandhydrauliccylinders accordingtospecification Assemblesandsecurespipes,tubes,fittingsandrelatedequipmentaccordingtospecificationbywelding, brazing,cementing,solderingorthreadingjoints Cuts,threadsandhammerspipetospecificationsusingtoolssuchassaws,cuttingtorchesandpipe threadersandbenders Inspects,examinesandtestsinstalledsystemsandpipelinesusingpressuregauges, hydrostatictesting, observationandothermethods Locatesandmakesthepositionofpipeinstallations,connections,passageholesandfixturesinstructures, usingmeasuringinstrumentssuchasrulersandlevels Measures,cuts,threadsandbendspipeto requiredangle,usinghandandpowertoolsormachinessuchas pipecutters,pipethreadingmachinesandpipebendingmachines Alignsandpositionspipestopreparethemforweldingorsealing Isknowledgeable ofthenatureofinaccuracy,misalignment and pipestrainand addressesthemethodsof correctingthem Isabletodescribe thevariousdevicesthatappearinpipelines,includingbleedrings,ball and expansion joints,steamtraps,driplegs, desuperheaters and measuringdevicesfor temperature,level,flowrateand pressure Isknowledgeableofthedifferencesinapplicationofcopper and plasticpipe and tubingandisableto describethemethodsofassemblingplasticpipe and tubing,compression andflaredfittingsand joining methodsforgrooved and compressionformedfittings Understandsbrazing,solderingand thedifferencesbetweenthetwomethods Isknowledgeableofchemical,compressedair,fueloil,steamandwatersystems Isabletoidentifypipingsystemsaccordingtocolorcodes
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Digstrenchestodesiredorrequireddepthsbyhandorusingtrenchingtools Gradesandlevelstrenchbasesusingtampingmachinesorhandtools Locatesexistingpipesneedingrepairorreplacementusingmagneticorradioindicators Isabletoidentifyandprovideinstallationmethodsfordifferenttypesofvalves Isknowledgeableintheproceduresforvalvestorageand handling Replaces,repairsoradjustsdefectivevalveorregulatorpartsandtightensattachments,usinghandtools, powertoolsandwelder Understands thesafestwaystomaintainvalves Isabletoreplacepackingand orings,aswellashowtoopenandcloseavalve'sbonnet Demonstratesgeneraltroubleshootingand maintenanceofseveraltypesofvalves Isabletoidentify the typesofvalvesthat: o Startandstopflow o Regulateflow o Relievepressure o Regulatethedirectionofflow Testsvalvesandregulatorsforleaks,temperatureandpressuresettingsusingprecisiontestingequipment Examinesvalvesormechanicalcontroldevicepartsfordefects,dentsorlooseattachments Cleanscorrosivesandotherdepositsfromserviceableparts,usingsolvents,wirebrushesorsandblaster Lubricateswearingsurfacesofmechanicalpartsusingoilsorotherlubricants Operatesdiggingequipmentsuchasbackhoesand Kubotas Isabletousepavementbreakingequipment,diggingbarsandhandshovelsinregardtogasmaintenance andemergencyresponseactivities Understandssoilbehaviorasitrelatestotrenchfailures,includingcommonindicationsofanunstable trench Isknowledgeableoftypicalshoring,shielding andslopingmethods Isabletoidentifycharacteristicsthatmaymakeatrenchaconfinedspaceanddescribethesafetymeasures neededtoworkinthetrench Understandscommonmethodsforpreparingthetrenchforpipeinstallation,includingstabilization,bedding andinitialbackfill.Describeseffectivemethodsfordewateringatrenchandisabletotroubleshoot dewateringequipment Isknowledgeableoftrenchandexcavationpracticessuchas: o theuseofshoringmaterialsperOSHAstandardsand coversshoringsystems o installingahydraulicverticalshore o determiningtheoverallfallofagasmainorservice o settingthegradeand elevationofatrench o backfilling Understandsandappliestheprinciplesofpipe fitting o Tighteningcollars o Unions Rightsideupvsupsidedown Makeupmeasurement Insulated o Ells Makeupmeasurement Couplings Streetells o Meters, spudsandnuts o Nipples Diameterandlength o Maleandfemalethreads
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Pipethreader Maintenanceandcuttingoil o Bushings Reducers Endtocentermeasurement Endtoendmeasurement o Pipedope Useandpurpose Explains pneumaticsafety Explains the physicalcharacteristicsofgas Explainscompressinggases Explains thepneumatictransmissionof energy Explains theprinciplesofcompressoroperation Identifies andexplains typesofgaspipelineequipment Identifies andexplains pneumaticsystemcomponentsandsymbols Demonstrates anunderstandingof thedesignlimitsofpipelines Locates undergroundstructures Maintains thepipelineroute Excavates utilitiesandpipelinecomponents Appliescoatings Performsflangetightening Runs pigsandperformsmaintenancepigging Inspectsthepipeline followingexcavationactivities andperformsaleakagesurveyafterblasting Conductsaleakagesurveyof naturalgaspipelines

GASSERVICETECHNICIAN
1. EmergencyResponse Inspectsservicelinesandhouselines,investigatesleakfumecomplaints,restoresandterminatesgasservice andperformspressurechecksatcustomerspremises IsabletouseequipmenttodetectleaksbothinacustomerspremisesoroutdoorssuchasCGIgasscope leakmachineandGasRanger Locatesandmarksoutundergroundgasandelectricfacilitiesinconjunctionwithworkassignment Troubleshootssituationtodeterminecorrectiveactionrequiredtomakelocationsafe Repairsgasleaksasnecessaryormakeslocationsafeforfuturerepair Cooperateswithlocal,stateandfederalagenciestoensureappropriateproceduresarefollowed Shutsoffgasserviceasnecessary Relightsgasequipment 2. OperationsandMaintenance Repairsandinstallsgasappliancesandequipmentsuchasovens,dryersandhotwaterheaters Measures,cutandthreadspipeandconnectsittofeederlinesandequipmentorapplianceusingrulerand handtools Testsandexaminespipelinesandequipmenttolocateleaksandfaultyconnectionsandtodetermine pressureandflowofgas Assemblesneworreconditionedappliances Dismantlesmetersandregulatorsandreplacesdefectivepipes,thermocouples,thermostats,valvesand indicatorspindlesusinghandtools Maintainsstockofpartsusedinonsiteinstallation,maintenanceandrepairofappliances Observesandexaminesapplianceduringoperationtodetectspecificmalfunction,suchasloosepartsor leakingfluid Replaceswornanddefectiveparts
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 Installsmeters,serviceregulatorsandassociatedpiping

METERANDCONTROLTECHNICIAN
Installs,operatesandmaintainsodorizers,regulatorsandmeteringequipmentintownborderstations (TBS),districtregulatorstations(DRS )andindustrialregulatorandmeterstations Repairsandcalibratesandreplacescorrectedreadinginstrumentssuchasemcorrectorsandbasepressure indexes Repairs,tests,calibratesandreplacesalltypesofpositivemetersincludingrotarydisplacementmeters Replacespartsandequipmentsuchasvalves anddiaphragms Disassembles,repairsandreassemblesalltypesofcontrolregulatorsandreliefregulatorsincludingself operating,pilotoperatingandcontrolvalves Repairsandreplacespartsandequipmentsuchasseats,springsanddiaphragms Makesrequiredtests,inspectionsandsurveysincludingleaktests,pressuretests,insulationtests,fieldtests andrepairoflargecapacitymeters Makespressuresurveysusingprescribedmethods Makesperiodicchecksondeliverypressureandoperationofallregulators,controlvalvesandodorizing equipment Regularlyinspects,greasesandchecksforproperoperationoftransmissionanddistributionsystemand largeconsumergasvalves Sets,tests,repairsandcalibratesorificegauges,telemeteringandRemoteOperatingControllers(ROC) Checks,repairsandcalibratesrecordingthermometers Estimates,calculatesandappliesvolumeofgastolineusedbycustomerswhileoperatingbypassandis responsibleformaintainingservicetocustomerduringsuchbypass Makescalculationstoobtainvariousfactorsthatareusedintestingmeterswithcriticalflowprover,low pressureflowproverandcomputeroperatedtransferflowprover Installs,maintains andrepairsregulators,regulatorpits,structuresandpiping,largecommercialand industrialmeters,citygatestations,pressurereliefdevices,recordingdevicesandotherrelatedequipment Maintainschartsatcommercialandindustrialmetersandregulatorlocations WELDER (foradditionaldetailsonrequiredcompetencies, goto http://www.welded.org/Educator+Resources/Competency+Models.htm) Understandsandappliestheprinciplesofpipefitting o Tighteningcollars o Unions Rightsideupvsupsidedown Makeupmeasurement Insulated o Ells Makeupmeasurement Couplings Streetells o Metersspudsandnuts o Nipples Diameterandlength o Maleandfemalethreads Pipethreader Maintenanceandcuttingoil o Bushings Reducers Endtocentermeasurement Endtoendmeasurement
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o Pipedope Useandpurpose Isabletoexplainandidentifyproperpersonalprotectionusedinwelding Demonstratessafetytechniquesforstoringandhandlingcylinders. Explains howtoavoidelectricshockwhenwelding Identifiesandexplainstheuseofoxyfuelcuttingequipment Is abletoperformoxyfuelcutting o Straightlineandsquareshapes o Piercingandslotcutting o Bevels o Washing o Gouging Isresponsibleforthecare,maintenanceandcorrectuseofthefollowingtypesofgeneralhandtools: o Pipevise o Pipewrenches(leverage/backwards) o Channellocks(leverage/backwards) o Hookknives o Pressuregauges/airgauges Isresponsibleforthecare,maintenanceandcorrectuseofthefollowingspecialweldingtools: o Rubberservicestoppers Expanderplugstopper Cutters o Squares o Centerfinders o Flangelevels o Wraparounds

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NONNUCLEARGENERATION
HighschooldiplomaorGED BasicknowledgeoffirstaidandCPR Possessionofavaliddriverslicense SEALlicense(staterequirement) PhysicalRequirements o Isabletoperformmanualwork,i.e.,standing,stoopingandwalking o Isableto liftupto45lbs o Isabletoclimbladders200+feetabovethegroundwithoutassistanceonafrequentbasis o Isabletoworkoutdoorsinextremecoldandheatforextendedperiodsoftime o Isabletoworkinnoisyconditions o Isabletoworkinenclosedspaces o Isabletodiscriminatebetweenfinevisualdetailsateighteeninchesorless(inspectingapart, machiningapiece,readingaprint,etc.) o Isabletorecognizecolors,forexampleindistinguishingwires,resistors,containersorlightsignals o Isabletodetectheatorvibrationinequipmentormachinerypartsbyfeeling o Isabletouseoneshandsandfingerstoadjustormanipulatehandcontrols,toolsorobjectsbased onwhatisseen ortocoordinateactions o Isabletoclimbstairsandladders,operatestiffvalvesmanually,liftweights,controlpneumaticor hydraulicwrenches
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ELECTRICTRANSMISSIONANDDISTRIBUTION
Mustpossessahighdiplomaorequivalent Mustpossessavaliddriverslicense Mustpossess orbeabletoobtain aCommercialDrivers License Mustbe abletoascendanddescendpoles,structures,manholes,etc. Isabletodiscriminatebetweenvisualdetailsatdistancesbeyondarmslength(e.g.,scanningacontrol panel,lookingforsurfaceflaws,spottingcircuitbreakers,etc.) Isabletoseedetailsatcloserange Isabletokeephandandarmsteadywhilemovingarmorholdingarmandhandinoneposition Isabletoquicklymovehand,handtogetherwitharmortwohandstograsp,manipulateorassemble objects Isabletoidentifyattributesofobjectssuchassize,shape,temperatureortexture,principallybymeans ofthefingertips Isabletorecognizecolors,forinstanceindistinguishingwires,resistors,containersorlightsignals Isabletolift,push,pullorcarryobjectsgreaterthan50lbs Isabletoworkinconfinedspaces Isabletoclimbpoles35+tallorworkinatruckmountedbucket Isabletoworkinsituationsinvolvingphysicaldangerordiscomfort Iswillingtoworkinalltypesofweatherconditions Mustpossessahighdiplomaorequivalent Mustpossessavaliddriverslicense Refrigerationlicensedesirable Isabletoseedetailsatcloserange Isabletokeephandandarmsteadywhilemovingarmorholdingarmandhandinoneposition Isabletoquicklymovehand,handtogetherwitharmortwohandstograsp,manipulateorassemble objects Isabletolift,push,pullorcarryobjectsgreaterthan50lbs Isabletouseajackhammerorothersimilarequipment IsabletodriveconstructionequipmentsuchasabackhoeorKubota Isabletoworkinconfinedspaces

GASTRANSMISSIONANDDISTRIBUTION

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