hydropower-engineer/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — hydropower engineer

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 11-3051.06 (Hydroelectric Production Managers).

Task statements

• [Core] Develop or implement policy evaluation procedures for hydroelectric generation activities.
• [Core] Provide technical direction in the erection or commissioning of hydroelectric equipment or supporting electrical or mechanical systems.
• [Core] Develop or implement projects to improve efficiency, economy, or effectiveness of hydroelectric plant operations.
• [Core] Supervise hydropower plant equipment installations, upgrades, or maintenance.
• [Core] Respond to problems related to ratepayers, water users, power users, government agencies, educational institutions, or other private or public power resource interests.
• [Core] Plan or manage hydroelectric plant upgrades.
• [Core] Plan or coordinate hydroelectric production operations to meet customer requirements.
• [Core] Perform or direct preventive or corrective containment or cleanup to protect the environment.
• [Core] Maintain records of hydroelectric facility operations, maintenance, or repairs.
• [Core] Monitor or inspect hydroelectric equipment, such as hydro-turbines, generators, or control systems.
• [Core] Inspect hydroelectric facilities, including switchyards, control houses, or relay houses, for normal operation or adherence to safety standards.
• [Core] Identify and communicate power system emergencies.
• [Core] Develop or review budgets, annual plans, power contracts, power rates, standing operating procedures, power reviews, or engineering studies.
• [Core] Check hydroelectric operations for compliance with prescribed operating limits, such as loads, voltages, temperatures, lines, or equipment.
• [Core] Supervise or monitor hydroelectric facility operations to ensure that generation or mechanical equipment conform to applicable regulations or standards.
• [Core] Direct operations, maintenance, or repair of hydroelectric power facilities.
• [Supplemental] Operate energized high- or low-voltage hydroelectric power transmission system substations, according to procedures and safety requirements.
• [Supplemental] Create or enforce hydrostation voltage schedules.

Detailed work activities

• Advise others on green energy or related technologies.
• Communicate green energy production information.
• Develop operating strategies, plans, or procedures for green or sustainable operations.
• Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities.
• Develop sustainable organizational policies or practices.
• Direct green energy production operations.
• Direct maintenance and repair activities in green energy production facilities.
• Evaluate green operations or programs for compliance with standards or regulations.
• Implement organizational process or policy changes.
• Inspect operations of green energy facilities.
• Maintain operational records for green energy processes or other environmentally-sustainable activities.
• Manage environmental sustainability projects.
• Operate green energy production equipment.
• Prepare operational budgets for green energy or other green operations.
• Resolve customer complaints or problems.
• Schedule activities or facility use.