Occupation
Hydroelectric Production Managers
Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.
$126,060 medianBelow-avg outlookTraining or associate
O*NET 31.0 · 11-3051.06
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Direct operations, maintenance, or repair of hydroelectric power facilities.
- 02Identify and communicate power system emergencies.
- 03Maintain records of hydroelectric facility operations, maintenance, or repairs.
- 04Perform or direct preventive or corrective containment or cleanup to protect the environment.
- 05Monitor or inspect hydroelectric equipment, such as hydro-turbines, generators, or control systems.
- 06Supervise hydropower plant equipment installations, upgrades, or maintenance.
- 07Respond to problems related to ratepayers, water users, power users, government agencies, educational institutions, or other private or public power resource interests.
- 08Develop or review budgets, annual plans, power contracts, power rates, standing operating procedures, power reviews, or engineering studies.
- 09Develop or implement policy evaluation procedures for hydroelectric generation activities.
- 10Operate energized high- or low-voltage hydroelectric power transmission system substations, according to procedures and safety requirements.
- 11Supervise or monitor hydroelectric facility operations to ensure that generation or mechanical equipment conform to applicable regulations or standards.
- 12Develop or implement projects to improve efficiency, economy, or effectiveness of hydroelectric plant operations.
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What the posting will be called
Plant ManagerPower Plant SuperintendentPower Plant SupervisorPower Project ManagerHydroelectric Station Supervisor (Hydro Station Supervisor)
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Knowledge the job leans on
MechanicalPublic Safety and SecurityAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageEngineering and TechnologyComputers and ElectronicsPersonnel and Human ResourcesEducation and Training
Skills that carry over from service
Judgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementManagement of Personnel ResourcesComplex Problem SolvingCoordinationService OrientationPersuasionInstructing