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hydroelectric-plant-operator Occupational skill for the role 'hydroelectric plant operator' (also: hydropower plant technician, hydro-power plant operator, hydropower plant operative, hydro-power plant technician, hydroelectric power plant technician, hydropower plant operator). Use when the user asks for typical hydroelectric plant operator work such as: 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.

Hydroelectric Plant Operator

Hydroelectric plant operators operate and maintain the equipment used in the production of energy from the movement of water. They monitor the measuring equipment, assess the production needs, and adapt the water flow to meet these needs. They also perform repairs and maintenance duties.

Core workflow

  1. Identify or address malfunctions of hydroelectric plant operational equipment, such as generators, transformers, or turbines.
  2. Monitor hydroelectric power plant equipment operation and performance, adjusting to performance specifications, as necessary.
  3. Start, adjust, or stop generating units, operating valves, gates, or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric power generating plants.
  4. Communicate status of hydroelectric operating equipment to dispatchers or supervisors.
  5. Implement load or switching orders in hydroelectric plants, in accordance with specifications or instructions.
  6. Inspect water-powered electric generators or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric plants to verify proper operation or to determine maintenance or repair needs.
  7. Install or calibrate electrical or mechanical equipment, such as motors, engines, switchboards, relays, switch gears, meters, pumps, hydraulics, or flood channels.
  8. Maintain logs, reports, work requests, or other records of work performed in hydroelectric plants.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • apply health and safety standards
  • electric current
  • electric generators
  • electrical power safety regulations
  • electricity
  • environmental engineering
  • hydraulics
  • hydroelectricity
  • maintain hydraulic systems
  • monitor electric generators
  • operate hydraulic machinery controls
  • operate hydraulic pumps

Hot technologies

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Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/12938d1a-eeb2-4b1e-a22b-f0bebeadfb73), ONET 30.3 (51-8013.04). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*