Hydroelectric Production Managers

What the job really is

Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

At a glance

• Sector: Management
• O*NET-SOC code: 11-3051
• O*NET job zone: 3 — medium preparation
• Work sample tasks on file: 12
• Tools and technologies listed: 12

What you actually do

Work sample tasks recorded for this occupation:

• Direct operations, maintenance, or repair of hydroelectric power facilities.
• Identify and communicate power system emergencies.
• Maintain records of hydroelectric facility operations, maintenance, or repairs.
• Perform or direct preventive or corrective containment or cleanup to protect the environment.
• Monitor or inspect hydroelectric equipment, such as hydro-turbines, generators, or control systems.
• Inspect hydroelectric facilities, including switchyards, control houses, or relay houses, for normal operation or adherence to safety standards.
• Supervise or monitor hydroelectric facility operations to ensure that generation or mechanical equipment conform to applicable regulations or standards.
• Plan or coordinate hydroelectric production operations to meet customer requirements.
• Check hydroelectric operations for compliance with prescribed operating limits, such as loads, voltages, temperatures, lines, or equipment.
• Develop or implement projects to improve efficiency, economy, or effectiveness of hydroelectric plant operations.
• Provide technical direction in the erection or commissioning of hydroelectric equipment or supporting electrical or mechanical systems.
• Supervise hydropower plant equipment installations, upgrades, or maintenance.

Tools and technology

Apache Kafka, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Project, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Word, Oracle Database, SAP software, Computerized maintenance management system CMMS

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Where this job leads

Related occupations — the usual moves up and sideways:

• Geothermal Production Managers
• Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
• Biomass Power Plant Managers
• Power Plant Operators
• Wind Energy Operations Managers
• Biofuels Production Managers
• Wind Energy Development Managers
• Wind Energy Engineers

Getting in

O*NET assigns this occupation job zone 3 (medium preparation). The related occupations above are the realistic routes in and out.

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