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Abstract. The use of generator sets or genset, both fueled by diesel and gasoline, has been widely used both as a main power plant and a backup power plant. If the generator is used in the field and as a primary source to support field operations, it must be ensured that the generator is in good condition. If the generator set is problematic when it is already in the field it will certainly greatly hamper the work. In this research an online monitoring system of genset operation has been developed based on the ThingSpeak IoT platform technology, which can record the history of genset operation, starting from measuring fuel level and total energy (kWh) generated from each operating hour. In addition, the engine temperature is also measured when operating. The measurement results are used to off line analyze the performance of genset to find out whether the performance is still good enough or whether it is time for maintenance. The results of the development of the Genset Operation Monitoring System show the system has worked well by sending measurement data to the ThingSpeak IoT platform as a data logger. The data stored on ThingSpeak is equipped with the time the data was received so that it can be used to determine the duration of operation, fuel consumption, average operating temperature and total energy (kWh) produced. The measurement results are used to perform performance analysis and determine periodic maintenance time.