According to people in this career, the main tasks are...
| Task | Importance |
|---|---|
| Operate high voltage switches or related devices in hydropower stations. | 90% |
| Identify or address malfunctions of hydroelectric plant operational equipment, such as generators, transformers, or turbines. | 89% |
| Inspect water-powered electric generators or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric plants to verify proper operation or to determine maintenance or repair needs. | 89% |
| Implement load or switching orders in hydroelectric plants, in accordance with specifications or instructions. | 89% |
| Start, adjust, or stop generating units, operating valves, gates, or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric power generating plants. | 89% |
| Perform preventive or corrective containment or cleanup measures in hydroelectric plants to prevent environmental contamination. | 86% |
| 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. | 86% |
| Operate hydroelectric plant equipment, such as turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, electric control boards, or battery banks. | 86% |
| Communicate status of hydroelectric operating equipment to dispatchers or supervisors. | 86% |
| Monitor hydroelectric power plant equipment operation and performance, adjusting to performance specifications, as necessary. | 85% |
| Take readings and record data, such as water levels, temperatures, or flow rates. | 84% |
| Install or calibrate electrical or mechanical equipment, such as motors, engines, switchboards, relays, switch gears, meters, pumps, hydraulics, or flood channels. | 84% |
| Lift and move loads, using cranes, hoists, and rigging, to install or repair hydroelectric system equipment or infrastructure. | 83% |
| Maintain logs, reports, work requests, or other records of work performed in hydroelectric plants. | 82% |
| Splice or terminate cables or electrical wiring in hydroelectric plants. | 82% |
| Change oil, hydraulic fluid, or other lubricants to maintain condition of hydroelectric plant equipment. | 81% |
| Perform tunnel or field inspections of hydroelectric plant facilities or resources. | 81% |
| Connect metal parts or components in hydroelectric plants by welding, soldering, riveting, tapping, bolting, bonding, or screwing. | 80% |
| Test and repair or replace electrical equipment, such as circuit breakers, station batteries, cable trays, conduits, or control devices. | 79% |
| Erect scaffolds, platforms, or hoisting frames to access hydroelectric plant machinery or infrastructure for repair or replacement. | 77% |
| Cut, bend, or shape metal for applications in hydroelectric plants, using equipment such as hydraulic benders or pipe threaders. | 76% |
