Hydroelectric Plant Technicians

Tasks

Core Tasks Include:

• 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.
• Start, adjust, or stop generating units, operating valves, gates, or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric power generating plants.
• Communicate status of hydroelectric operating equipment to dispatchers or supervisors.
• Implement load or switching orders in hydroelectric plants, in accordance with specifications or instructions.
• Inspect water-powered electric generators or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric plants to verify proper operation or to determine maintenance or repair needs.
• Install or calibrate electrical or mechanical equipment, such as motors, engines, switchboards, relays, switch gears, meters, pumps, hydraulics, or flood channels.
• Maintain logs, reports, work requests, or other records of work performed in hydroelectric plants.
• 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 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.
• Take readings and record data, such as water levels, temperatures, or flow rates.
• Test and repair or replace electrical equipment, such as circuit breakers, station batteries, cable trays, conduits, or control devices.
• Change oil, hydraulic fluid, or other lubricants to maintain condition of hydroelectric plant equipment.
• Connect metal parts or components in hydroelectric plants by welding, soldering, riveting, tapping, bolting, bonding, or screwing.
• Cut, bend, or shape metal for applications in hydroelectric plants, using equipment such as hydraulic benders or pipe threaders.
• Erect scaffolds, platforms, or hoisting frames to access hydroelectric plant machinery or infrastructure for repair or replacement.
• Lift and move loads, using cranes, hoists, and rigging, to install or repair hydroelectric system equipment or infrastructure.
• Perform preventive or corrective containment or cleanup measures in hydroelectric plants to prevent environmental contamination.
• Perform tunnel or field inspections of hydroelectric plant facilities or resources.
• Splice or terminate cables or electrical wiring in hydroelectric plants.

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