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Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.
- • Develop or implement policy evaluation procedures for hydroelectric generation activities.
- • Provide technical direction in the erection or commissioning of hydroelectric equipment or supporting electrical or mechanical systems.
- • Develop or implement projects to improve efficiency, economy, or effectiveness of hydroelectric plant operations.
- • Supervise hydropower plant equipment installations, upgrades, or maintenance.
- • Respond to problems related to ratepayers, water users, power users, government agencies, educational institutions, or other private or public power resource interests.
- • Plan or manage hydroelectric plant upgrades.
- • Plan or coordinate hydroelectric production operations to meet customer requirements.
- • Perform or direct preventive or corrective containment or cleanup to protect the environment.
- • Operate energized high- or low-voltage hydroelectric power transmission system substations, according to procedures and safety requirements.
- • Maintain records of hydroelectric facility operations, maintenance, or repairs.
- • Monitor or inspect hydroelectric equipment, such as hydro-turbines, generators, or control systems.
- • Inspect hydroelectric facilities, including switchyards, control houses, or relay houses, for normal operation or adherence to safety standards.
- • Identify and communicate power system emergencies.
- • Develop or review budgets, annual plans, power contracts, power rates, standing operating procedures, power reviews, or engineering studies.
- • Create or enforce hydrostation voltage schedules.
- • Check hydroelectric operations for compliance with prescribed operating limits, such as loads, voltages, temperatures, lines, or equipment.
- • Supervise or monitor hydroelectric facility operations to ensure that generation or mechanical equipment conform to applicable regulations or standards.
- • Direct operations, maintenance, or repair of hydroelectric power facilities.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
