What does a Hydroelectric Plant Technician do?

According to people in this career, the main tasks are...

TaskImportance
Monitor hydroelectric power plant equipment operation and performance, adjusting to performance specifications, as necessary.
88%
Identify or address malfunctions of hydroelectric plant operational equipment, such as generators, transformers, or turbines.
87%
Start, adjust, or stop generating units, operating valves, gates, or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric power generating plants.
87%
Perform preventive or corrective containment or cleanup measures in hydroelectric plants to prevent environmental contamination.
86%
Inspect water-powered electric generators or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric plants to verify proper operation or to determine maintenance or repair needs.
86%
Communicate status of hydroelectric operating equipment to dispatchers or supervisors.
86%
Operate high voltage switches or related devices in hydropower stations.
86%
Operate hydroelectric plant equipment, such as turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, electric control boards, or battery banks.
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.
85%
Implement load or switching orders in hydroelectric plants, in accordance with specifications or instructions.
85%
Install or calibrate electrical or mechanical equipment, such as motors, engines, switchboards, relays, switch gears, meters, pumps, hydraulics, or flood channels.
83%
Change oil, hydraulic fluid, or other lubricants to maintain condition of hydroelectric plant equipment.
81%
Maintain logs, reports, work requests, or other records of work performed in hydroelectric plants.
81%
Connect metal parts or components in hydroelectric plants by welding, soldering, riveting, tapping, bolting, bonding, or screwing.
80%
Lift and move loads, using cranes, hoists, and rigging, to install or repair hydroelectric system equipment or infrastructure.
80%
Perform tunnel or field inspections of hydroelectric plant facilities or resources.
80%
Splice or terminate cables or electrical wiring in hydroelectric plants.
79%
Test and repair or replace electrical equipment, such as circuit breakers, station batteries, cable trays, conduits, or control devices.
79%
Take readings and record data, such as water levels, temperatures, or flow rates.
78%
Erect scaffolds, platforms, or hoisting frames to access hydroelectric plant machinery or infrastructure for repair or replacement.
69%
Cut, bend, or shape metal for applications in hydroelectric plants, using equipment such as hydraulic benders or pipe threaders.
64%