Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
O*NET Code: 51-8013.04
Education Level
Zone 3 - Medium Prep
Associate degree or apprenticeship
Description
Monitor and control activities associated with hydropower generation. Operate plant equipment, such as turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, electric control boards, and battery banks. Monitor equipment operation and performance and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal performance. Perform equipment maintenance and repair as necessary.
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💼 Also Known As
Communications and Instrumentation Mechanic (C and I Mechanic)Hydro MechanicHydro OperatorHydro Plant Technician (Hydro Plant Tech)Hydro Technician (Hydro Tech)Hydroelectric Machinery MechanicHydroelectric MechanicHydroelectric Operations and Maintenance Technician (Hydro O and M Technician)Hydroelectric Operations Maintenance Technician (Hydroelectric Operations Maintenance Tech)Hydroelectric Operations Maintenance WorkerHydroelectric OperatorHydroelectric Plant ElectricianHydroelectric Plant Installation Technician (Hydroelectric Plant Installation Tech)Hydroelectric Plant MechanicHydroelectric Plant Operations and Maintenance Technician (Hydroelectric Plant O and M Tech)Hydroelectric Plant OperatorHydroelectric Plant Technician (Hydroelectric Plant Tech)Hydroelectric Production Technician (Hydroelectric Production Tech)Hydroelectric Systems Technician (Hydroelectric Systems Tech)Operations and Maintenance Technician (O and M Technician)
⚡ Skills (18)
Critical Thinking4/100
Operations Monitoring4/100
Equipment Maintenance4/100
Operation and Control4/100
Monitoring4/100
Repairing4/100
Troubleshooting3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
+ 8 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (9)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
Facilities management software
0Distributed control system DCS
Industrial control software
0IBM Lotus Notes
Electronic mail software
0Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
Industrial control software
0Web browser software
Internet browser software
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📊 Skills Comparison
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Transition Difficulty: Easy (93% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (13)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Critical Thinking
Current: 4Target: 4
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Equipment Maintenance
Current: 4Target: 4
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Repairing
Current: 4Target: 4
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Troubleshooting
Current: 3Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 3
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Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Quality Control Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 3
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 3
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 3
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