Control room operators have a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:
- Making sure that all equipment is working properly by running tests and diagnosing problems
- Monitoring alarms to ensure that equipment is functioning properly
- Recording data on computer systems or writing down information on paper charts
- Controlling all plant operations and monitoring plant performance during emergencies to ensure they are functioning correctly
- Maintaining records of daily operations, including maintenance schedules and equipment performance
- Responding to alarms by contacting operators at other facilities or initiating emergency response procedures
- Documenting events in a logbook or computerized system to track equipment status and record system performance
- Responding to emergencies by operating equipment such as alarm systems, generators, pumps, and sprinkler systems
- Monitoring real time data from equipment such as radiation levels or chemical concentrations to ensure that it does not exceed secure limits