Hydroelectric Plant Technicians

01

Monitor hydroelectric power plant equipment operation and performance, adjusting to performance specifications, as necessary.

02

Identify or address malfunctions of hydroelectric plant operational equipment, such as generators, transformers, or turbines.

03

Start, adjust, or stop generating units, operating valves, gates, or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric power generating plants.

04

Perform preventive or corrective containment or cleanup measures in hydroelectric plants to prevent environmental contamination.

05

Inspect water-powered electric generators or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric plants to verify proper operation or to determine maintenance or repair needs.

06

Communicate status of hydroelectric operating equipment to dispatchers or supervisors.

07

Operate high voltage switches or related devices in hydropower stations.

08

Operate hydroelectric plant equipment, such as turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, electric control boards, or battery banks.

09

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.

10

Implement load or switching orders in hydroelectric plants, in accordance with specifications or instructions.