Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
- Manufacturing
Tasks
What tasks do Hydroelectric Plant Technicians perform?
Monitor hydroelectric power plant equipment operation and performance, adjusting to performance specifications, as necessary.
Identify or address malfunctions of hydroelectric plant operational equipment, such as generators, transformers, or turbines.
Perform preventive or corrective containment or cleanup measures in hydroelectric plants to prevent environmental contamination.
Start, adjust, or stop generating units, operating valves, gates, or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric power generating plants.
Knowledge
What do Hydroelectric Plant Technicians need to know?
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Skills
What skills do Hydroelectric Plant Technicians need?
Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Equipment Maintenance
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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