Jobs / Production and manufacturing / 51-8013.04
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.
- US jobs
- 29,320 (SOC 51-8013 group, "Power Plant Operators")
- Median wage
- $102,040 a year
- Job family
- Production and manufacturing
Can agents do the work of hydroelectric plant technicians?
We read the evidence for the whole job family, Production and manufacturing: Unmeasured (no change in 12 months)
No direct benchmark gives a success rate.
0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark (figures for the SOC 51-8013 group).
- 27%Operate energy production or distribution equipmentNot measured
- 8%Maintain operational recordsNot measured
- 7%Maintain tools or equipmentNot measured
- 5%Adjust equipment to ensure adequate performanceNot measured
- 5%Operate pumping systems or equipmentNot measured
- 5%Monitor equipment operationNot measured
- 5%Communicate with others about operational plans or activitiesNot measured
- 5%Clean tools, equipment, facilities, or work areasNot measured
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Typical tasks
From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.
- 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.
- 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.
- Inspect water-powered electric generators or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric plants to verify proper operation or to determine maintenance or repair needs.
- Communicate status of hydroelectric operating equipment to dispatchers or supervisors.
- Operate high voltage switches or related devices in hydropower stations.
- Operate hydroelectric plant equipment, such as turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, electric control boards, or battery banks.
- 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.
- Implement load or switching orders in hydroelectric plants, in accordance with specifications or instructions.
- Install or calibrate electrical or mechanical equipment, such as motors, engines, switchboards, relays, switch gears, meters, pumps, hydraulics, or flood channels.
- Change oil, hydraulic fluid, or other lubricants to maintain condition of hydroelectric plant equipment.
Other job titles for this occupation (26)
Hydro Plant Technician (Hydro Plant Tech) · Hydro Technician (Hydro Tech) · Hydroelectric Mechanic · Hydroelectric Operations and Maintenance Technician (Hydro O and M Technician) · Hydroelectric Operator · Hydroelectric Plant Mechanic · Operations and Maintenance Technician (O and M Technician) · Plant Mechanic · Power Plant Mechanic · Power Plant Technician (Power Plant Tech) · Communications and Instrumentation Mechanic (C and I Mechanic) · Hydro Mechanic · Hydro Operator · Hydroelectric Machinery Mechanic · Hydroelectric Operations Maintenance Technician (Hydroelectric Operations Maintenance Tech) · Hydroelectric Operations Maintenance Worker · Hydroelectric Plant Electrician · Hydroelectric Plant Installation Technician (Hydroelectric Plant Installation Tech) · Hydroelectric Plant Operations and Maintenance Technician (Hydroelectric Plant O and M Tech) · Hydroelectric Plant Operator · Hydroelectric Plant Technician (Hydroelectric Plant Tech) · Hydroelectric Production Technician (Hydroelectric Production Tech) · Hydroelectric Systems Technician (Hydroelectric Systems Tech) · Plant Operations Worker · Power Plant Operator · Traveling Operator