Hydroelectric Plant Technicians

<ul><li>Operate high voltage switches or related devices in hydropower stations.</li><li>Identify or address malfunctions of hydroelectric plant operational equipment, such as generators, transformers, or turbines.</li><li>Start, adjust, or stop generating units, operating valves, gates, or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric power generating plants.</li><li>Implement load or switching orders in hydroelectric plants, in accordance with specifications or instructions.</li><li>Inspect water-powered electric generators or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric plants to verify proper operation or to determine maintenance or repair needs.</li><li>Operate hydroelectric plant equipment, such as turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, electric control boards, or battery banks.</li><li>Perform preventive or corrective containment or cleanup measures in hydroelectric plants to prevent environmental contamination.</li><li>Communicate status of hydroelectric operating equipment to dispatchers or supervisors.</li><li>Maintain 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.</li><li>Monitor hydroelectric power plant equipment operation and performance, adjusting to performance specifications, as necessary.</li><li>Take readings and record data, such as water levels, temperatures, or flow rates.</li><li>Lift and move loads, using cranes, hoists, and rigging, to install or repair hydroelectric system equipment or infrastructure.</li><li>Install or calibrate electrical or mechanical equipment, such as motors, engines, switchboards, relays, switch gears, meters, pumps, hydraulics, or flood channels.</li><li>Maintain logs, reports, work requests, or other records of work performed in hydroelectric plants.</li><li>Change oil, hydraulic fluid, or other lubricants to maintain condition of hydroelectric plant equipment.</li><li>Perform tunnel or field inspections of hydroelectric plant facilities or resources.</li><li>Connect metal parts or components in hydroelectric plants by welding, soldering, riveting, tapping, bolting, bonding, or screwing.</li><li>Erect scaffolds, platforms, or hoisting frames to access hydroelectric plant machinery or infrastructure for repair or replacement.</li><li>Cut, bend, or shape metal for applications in hydroelectric plants, using equipment such as hydraulic benders or pipe threaders.</li></ul>