Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
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.
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Salary Information
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians: $99,670 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Diagnose equipment malfunctions. | General |
| Operate energy production equipment. | General |
| Exchange information with colleagues. | General |
| Inspect sustainable energy production facilities or equipment. | General |
| Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems. | General |
| Install mechanical components in production equipment. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Operate pumping systems or equipment. | General |
| Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning. | General |
| Repair production equipment or tools. | General |
| Lubricate production equipment. | General |
| Solder parts or workpieces. | General |
| Operate welding equipment. | General |
| Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing. | General |
| Assemble temporary equipment or structures. | General |
| Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment. | General |
| Clean work areas. | General |
| Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools. | General |
| Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed. | Maintenance |
| Maintain sustainable energy production equipment. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Computerized maintenance management system CMMS | Facilities management software |
| Distributed control system DCS | Industrial control software |
| IBM Lotus Notes | Electronic mail software |
| Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software | Industrial control software |
| Web browser software | Internet browser software |