hydroelectric plant operator

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Description

Hydroelectric plant operators operate and maintain the equipment used in the production of energy from the movement of water. They monitor the measuring equipment, assess the production needs, and adapt the water flow to meet these needs. They also perform repairs and maintenance duties.

Hierarchy

3 · Technicians and associate professionals → 31 · Science and engineering associate professionals → 313 · Process control technicians → 3131 · Power production plant operators

Related skills

apply health and safety standards (essential · skill/competence)
electric current (essential · knowledge)
electric generators (essential · knowledge)
electrical power safety regulations (essential · knowledge)
electricity (essential · knowledge)
environmental engineering (essential · knowledge)
hydraulics (essential · knowledge)
hydroelectricity (essential · knowledge)
maintain hydraulic systems (essential · skill/competence)
monitor electric generators (essential · skill/competence)
operate hydraulic machinery controls (essential · skill/competence)
operate hydraulic pumps (essential · skill/competence)
adapt energy distribution schedules (optional · skill/competence)
carry out energy management of facilities (optional · skill/competence)
climate change impact (optional · knowledge)
coordinate electricity generation (optional · skill/competence)
develop strategies for electricity contingencies (optional · skill/competence)
electricity consumption (optional · knowledge)
ensure equipment maintenance (optional · skill/competence)
ensure safety in electrical power operations (optional · skill/competence)
hydrography (optional · knowledge)
install hydraulic systems (optional · skill/competence)
oversee power equipment operation (optional · skill/competence)
renewable energy (optional · knowledge)
respond to electrical power contingencies (optional · skill/competence)

Details

Base · occupation_urihttp://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/12938d1a-eeb2-4b1e-a22b-f0bebeadfb73

Base · occupation_code3131.3.5

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Base · is_ancestor0

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Translation · preferred_labelhydroelectric plant operator

Translation · alt_labelshydropower plant technician
hydro-power plant operator
hydropower plant operative
hydro-power plant technician
hydroelectric power plant technician
hydropower plant operator
hydroelectric plant operative
hydro-power plant worker
hydro plant worker
hydro-power plant operative
hydropower plant worker
hydroelectric plant worker
hydro plant operative

Translation · descriptionHydroelectric plant operators operate and maintain the equipment used in the production of energy from the movement of water. They monitor the measuring equipment, assess the production needs, and adapt the water flow to meet these needs. They also perform repairs and maintenance duties.