51 lines
3.9 KiB
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51 lines
3.9 KiB
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# Tasks & work activities — hydroelectric plant operator
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Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 51-8013.04 (Hydroelectric Plant Technicians).
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## Task statements
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- **[Core]** Identify or address malfunctions of hydroelectric plant operational equipment, such as generators, transformers, or turbines.
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- **[Core]** Monitor hydroelectric power plant equipment operation and performance, adjusting to performance specifications, as necessary.
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- **[Core]** Start, adjust, or stop generating units, operating valves, gates, or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric power generating plants.
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- **[Core]** Communicate status of hydroelectric operating equipment to dispatchers or supervisors.
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- **[Core]** Implement load or switching orders in hydroelectric plants, in accordance with specifications or instructions.
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- **[Core]** Inspect water-powered electric generators or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric plants to verify proper operation or to determine maintenance or repair needs.
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- **[Core]** Install or calibrate electrical or mechanical equipment, such as motors, engines, switchboards, relays, switch gears, meters, pumps, hydraulics, or flood channels.
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- **[Core]** Maintain logs, reports, work requests, or other records of work performed in hydroelectric plants.
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- **[Core]** 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.
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- **[Core]** Operate high voltage switches or related devices in hydropower stations.
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- **[Core]** Operate hydroelectric plant equipment, such as turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, electric control boards, or battery banks.
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- **[Core]** Take readings and record data, such as water levels, temperatures, or flow rates.
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- **[Core]** Test and repair or replace electrical equipment, such as circuit breakers, station batteries, cable trays, conduits, or control devices.
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- **[Core]** Change oil, hydraulic fluid, or other lubricants to maintain condition of hydroelectric plant equipment.
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- **[Core]** Connect metal parts or components in hydroelectric plants by welding, soldering, riveting, tapping, bolting, bonding, or screwing.
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- **[Core]** Cut, bend, or shape metal for applications in hydroelectric plants, using equipment such as hydraulic benders or pipe threaders.
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- **[Core]** Erect scaffolds, platforms, or hoisting frames to access hydroelectric plant machinery or infrastructure for repair or replacement.
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- **[Core]** Lift and move loads, using cranes, hoists, and rigging, to install or repair hydroelectric system equipment or infrastructure.
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- **[Core]** Perform preventive or corrective containment or cleanup measures in hydroelectric plants to prevent environmental contamination.
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- **[Core]** Perform tunnel or field inspections of hydroelectric plant facilities or resources.
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- **[Core]** Splice or terminate cables or electrical wiring in hydroelectric plants.
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## Detailed work activities
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- Assemble electromechanical or hydraulic systems.
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- Assemble temporary equipment or structures.
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- Clean work areas.
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- Connect supply lines to production equipment or tools.
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- Cut industrial materials in preparation for fabrication or processing.
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- Diagnose equipment malfunctions.
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- Exchange information with colleagues.
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- Inspect sustainable energy production facilities or equipment.
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- Install mechanical components in production equipment.
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- Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.
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- Lubricate production equipment.
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- Maintain sustainable energy production equipment.
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- Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
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- Operate energy production equipment.
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- Operate pumping systems or equipment.
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- Operate welding equipment.
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- Record operational or production data.
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- Repair production equipment or tools.
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- Solder parts or workpieces.
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- Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
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