Typical Tasks
Communicate status of hydroelectric operating equipment to dispatchers or supervisors.
Perform preventive or corrective containment or cleanup measures in hydroelectric plants to prevent environmental contamination.
Identify or address malfunctions of hydroelectric plant operational equipment, such as generators, transformers, or turbines.
Monitor hydroelectric power plant equipment operation and performance, adjusting to performance specifications, as necessary.
Maintain logs, reports, work requests, or other records of work performed in hydroelectric plants.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Investigative
Studying, Research based work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Integrity
Analytical Thinking
Independence
Self-Control
What key skills are needed for this job?
Operations Monitoring
Critical Thinking
Operation and Control
Monitoring
Equipment Maintenance
Repairing
Expected Knowledge
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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.
Common Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
