hydroelectric plant operator
ISCO: 3131. Skills: 32. Essential: 13.
Essential skills
- apply health and safety standards
- electric current
- electric generators
- electrical power safety regulations
- electricity
- hydraulics
- hydroelectricity
- maintain electrical equipment
- maintain hydraulic systems
- monitor electric generators
- operate hydraulic machinery controls
- operate hydraulic pumps
- wear appropriate protective gear
Supporting skills
- advise on machinery malfunctions
- arrange equipment repairs
- coordinate electricity generation
- develop strategies for electricity contingencies
- electricity consumption
- ensure compliance with electricity distribution schedule
- ensure equipment maintenance
- ensure safety in electrical power operations
- install hydraulic systems
- liaise with engineers
- maintain records of maintenance interventions
- operate climate control
- oversee power equipment operation
- read engineering drawings
- renewable energy
- replace large components
- resolve equipment malfunctions
- respond to electrical power contingencies
- technical drawings