Hydroelectric Plant Technicians

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

1. 01Cut, bend, or shape metal for applications in hydroelectric plants, using equipment such as hydraulic benders or pipe threaders.
2. 02Identify or address malfunctions of hydroelectric plant operational equipment, such as generators, transformers, or turbines.
3. 03Start, adjust, or stop generating units, operating valves, gates, or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric power generating plants.
4. 04Perform preventive or corrective containment or cleanup measures in hydroelectric plants to prevent environmental contamination.
5. 05Inspect water-powered electric generators or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric plants to verify proper operation or to determine maintenance or repair needs.
6. 06Communicate status of hydroelectric operating equipment to dispatchers or supervisors.
7. 07Operate high voltage switches or related devices in hydropower stations.
8. 08Operate hydroelectric plant equipment, such as turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, electric control boards, or battery banks.
9. 09Maintain 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.
10. 10Implement load or switching orders in hydroelectric plants, in accordance with specifications or instructions.
11. 11Install or calibrate electrical or mechanical equipment, such as motors, engines, switchboards, relays, switch gears, meters, pumps, hydraulics, or flood channels.
12. 12Test and repair or replace electrical equipment, such as circuit breakers, station batteries, cable trays, conduits, or control devices.

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