Hydroelectric Plant Technicians

Operate high voltage switches or related devices in hydropower stations.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Communicate status of hydroelectric operating equipment to dispatchers or supervisors.

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

Take readings and record data, such as water levels, temperatures, or flow rates.

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 logs, reports, work requests, or other records of work performed in hydroelectric plants.

Splice or terminate cables or electrical wiring in hydroelectric plants.

Change oil, hydraulic fluid, or other lubricants to maintain condition of hydroelectric plant equipment.

Perform tunnel or field inspections of hydroelectric plant facilities or resources.

Connect metal parts or components in hydroelectric plants by welding, soldering, riveting, tapping, bolting, bonding, or screwing.

Test and repair or replace electrical equipment, such as circuit breakers, station batteries, cable trays, conduits, or control devices.

Erect scaffolds, platforms, or hoisting frames to access hydroelectric plant machinery or infrastructure for repair or replacement.

Cut, bend, or shape metal for applications in hydroelectric plants, using equipment such as hydraulic benders or pipe threaders.