They prepare reports about unusual events, accidents, or equipment problems. In newer power plants, the controls are often located in just one room. Operators work mainly in this central room. These workers are usually called control room operators. In older plants, the controls are spread all over the plant.
Operators work all over the plant while they check and operate equipment.
Auxiliary equipment operators work all over the plant, while switchboard operators control the electricity from a central location. Power distributors and dispatchers control the flow of electricity to customers. They are also known as load dispatchers or systems operators. They run equipment, such as current converters and voltage transformers, that controls where the electricity goes. Dispatchers record readings at a map of the transmission grid system.