Power generation engineer vs outside plant engineer

Differences between power generation engineer and outside plant engineer duties and responsibilities

Power generation engineer example responsibilities.

• Manage and perform verification activities to insure device meet all safety and EMC requirements.
• Used simulation tools to quantify different run conditions and conclude which lab have ran testing correctly.
• Inspect and prepare quality assurance reports for new electrical substations including factory visits, assuring vendor compliance with department standards.
• Utilize schematic drawings and technical documentation to troubleshoot technical problems within the mooring system.

Outside plant engineer example responsibilities.

• Manage many key projects providing DS1, DS3 and SONET facilities for customers.
• Train new techs on how to pull, repair and manage new and existing copper and fiber cabling systems.
• Manage and provide training to a multicultural maintenance team using TPM principles and following standards such as AIB and BRC.
• Determine and upgrade MDF and IDF layout in communications cabinets.
• Cost estimates, design packages, GIS design, site walks and quality control.
• Install new copper and fiber optic infrastructure to facilitate network expansion.
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