ASOPE Inc.

American Society of Power Engineers, Inc.

Establishing National
Standards for Power Engineers.

Diesel Plant Operating Engineer First Class

Qualifications

Minimum age - Adult
Education - High School Diploma / GED or Equivalent
Experience - Four years as Engineer in Charge of operations and maintenance of marine or stationary multiple diesel engine plants

Curriculum at the Minimum:

Switchgear
Synchronizing and Load Control
Voltage Control and Excitation
MW and MVARS
Governor Characteristics
Stopping and Starting Procedures
Excitation Systems Cooling
Monitoring Engine Operation
Operating Guidelines
Control Systems
Protection Devices
Station Service A.C. Power Supply
D.C. Power Supply
Station Battery
Plant Local and Remote Control Systems
Maintenance Planning
Electrical Generation, Distribution and Transmission Safety
General Maintenance Practices
Environmental Regulations