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Power Plant Operator Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your Power Plant Operator interview, here are 26 interview questions and answer examples.

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Why are you the best Power Plant Operator for us?

Tell the hiring manager what makes you stand out from the crowd. It can be difficult to talk highly of yourself, but this is definitely the time to do it. Talk about any special accolades, education or skills that set you apart from other candidates.



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26 Power Plant Operator Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our Power Plant Operator interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • 1. Why are you the best Power Plant Operator for us?

  • 2. After we make electricity, why do we increase the voltage before sending it to the grid?

  • 3. Why does steam have to be heated to the temperature it is, before entering a turbine?

  • 4. Where do you think one third of the electricity we generate at this power plant, goes?

  • 5. How can you tell the difference between induced draft and forced draft?

  • 6. Explain to me why some cooling towers are 300 feet tall, and others look like a 30 by 30 foot cubicle on top of a building?

  • 7. Why is coal crushed to a powder before being fed into a boiler?

  • 8. What are the primary differences from a natural gas power plant to a coal power plant?

  • 9. Do you enjoy working with your hands?

  • 10. What is 'lockout- tagout'; or 'lock and tag'?

  • 11. How important is safety to you?

  • 12. Do you remember your steam tables?

  • 13. What is the temperature steam turns into dry steam?

  • 14. What is your greatest strength and how do you feel it will help you in this role?

  • 15. What excites you the most about a career as a Power Plant Operator?

  • 16. What is your philosophy towards work?

  • 17. What do you feel is an acceptable work attendance record?

  • 18. What do you do when your time schedule or project plan is upset by unforeseen circumstances?

  • 19. What is your long-term career goal?

  • 20. What is your secret to a successful career as a Power Plant Operator?

  • 21. What made you choose a career as a Power Plant Operator?

  • 22. Why do you want to leave your current employer?

  • 23. What has been your greatest accomplishment as a Power Plant Operator?

  • 24. Describe a difficult project and how you overcame the challenges.

  • 25. How do you handle stress and pressure?

  • 26. What is your greatest weakness and what steps are you taking to improve?