Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
On the Job
Hydroelectric Plant Technicians monitor activities in plants that produce hydropower. Hydropower is energy that is produced from large amounts of falling or running water. These workers may operate plant equipment, troubleshoot problems, clean the plant area, and install electrical equipment. They may also maintain documentation, logs, or reports.
Typical Work Tasks
People who work in this career often:
- Diagnose equipment malfunctions.
- Inspect sustainable energy production facilities or equipment.
- Lift materials or workpieces using cranes or other lifting equipment.
- Lubricate production equipment.
- Maintain sustainable energy production equipment.
- Operate energy production equipment.
- Operate pumping systems or equipment.
- Repair production equipment or tools.
- Test electrical equipment or systems to ensure proper functioning.
- Monitor equipment operation to ensure that products are not flawed.
Typical Working Conditions
- Wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, or life jackets.
- Exposure to sounds or noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
- Having face-to-face discussions.
- Exposure to hazardous conditions.
- The importance of being accurate or exact.
- Working in a closed vehicle or equipment.
- Responsibility for others' health and safety.
- Working with a group or team.
- Using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Frequent decision-making.
- Meeting strict deadlines.
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