diff --git a/tests/__init__.robot b/tests/__init__.robot
index 54eb559..1bd53a2 100644
--- a/tests/__init__.robot
+++ b/tests/__init__.robot
@@ -24,6 +24,7 @@
     Run Keyword And Ignore Error  Log BMC Model
     Run Keyword And Ignore Error  Enable Core Dump On BMC
     Run Keyword And Ignore Error  Set Boot Defaults
+    Set BMC Power Policy  ${ALWAYS_POWER_OFF}
     Enable Field Mode And Verify Unmount
 
 Set Boot Defaults