How do they match: Hydroelectric Plant Technicians

  • Operations and Maintenance Technician
  • Hydro Operator
  • Hydroelectric Operations Maintenance Technician
  • Hydroelectric Operations Maintenance Worker
  • Hydroelectric Operations and Maintenance Technician
  • Hydroelectric Operator
  • Hydroelectric Plant Operation and Maintenance Technician
  • Hydroelectric Plant Operator
  • Plant Operations Worker
  • Power Plant Operator
  • Traveling Operator

  • Monitor and control activities associated with hydropower generation. Operate plant equipment, such as turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, electric control boards, and battery banks. Monitor equipment operation and performance and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal performance. Perform equipment maintenance and repair as necessary.

  • Operate high voltage switches or related devices in hydropower stations.
  • Operate hydroelectric plant equipment, such as turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, electric control boards, or battery banks.
  • Change oil, hydraulic fluid, or other lubricants to maintain condition of hydroelectric plant equipment.
  • Communicate status of hydroelectric operating equipment to dispatchers or supervisors.
  • Connect metal parts or components in hydroelectric plants by welding, soldering, riveting, tapping, bolting, bonding, or screwing.
  • Cut, bend, or shape metal for applications in hydroelectric plants, using equipment such as hydraulic benders or pipe threaders.
  • Identify or address malfunctions of hydroelectric plant operational equipment, such as generators, transformers, or turbines.
  • Inspect water-powered electric generators or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric plants to verify proper operation or to determine maintenance or repair needs.
  • Install or calibrate electrical or mechanical equipment, such as motors, engines, switchboards, relays, switch gears, meters, pumps, hydraulics, or flood channels.
  • Lift and move loads, using cranes, hoists, and rigging, to install or repair hydroelectric system equipment or infrastructure.
  • Maintain or repair hydroelectric plant electrical, mechanical, or electronic equipment, such as motors, transformers, voltage regulators, generators, relays, battery systems, air compressors, sump pumps, gates, or valves.
  • Monitor hydroelectric power plant equipment operation and performance, adjusting to performance specifications, as necessary.
  • Start, adjust, or stop generating units, operating valves, gates, or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric power generating plants.
  • Test and repair or replace electrical equipment, such as circuit breakers, station batteries, cable trays, conduits, or control devices.

  • Operate energy production equipment.
  • Operate pumping systems or equipment.
  • Operate welding equipment.
  • Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
  • Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.
  • Diagnose equipment malfunctions.
  • Inspect sustainable energy production facilities or equipment.
  • Install mechanical components in production equipment.
  • Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.
  • Lubricate production equipment.
  • Maintain sustainable energy production equipment.
  • Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
  • Record operational or production data.
  • Repair production equipment or tools.
  • Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.