Occupation information for Hydroelectric Production Managers District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: 5 years or more work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Direct operations, maintenance, or repair of hydroelectric power facilities.
• Identify and communicate power system emergencies.
• Maintain records of hydroelectric facility operations, maintenance, or repairs.
• Monitor or inspect hydroelectric equipment, such as hydro-turbines, generators, or control systems.
• Perform or direct preventive or corrective containment or cleanup to protect the environment.
• Supervise or monitor hydroelectric facility operations to ensure that generation or mechanical equipment conform to applicable regulations or standards.
• Inspect hydroelectric facilities, including switchyards, control houses, or relay houses, for normal operation or adherence to safety standards.
• Plan or coordinate hydroelectric production operations to meet customer requirements.
• Check hydroelectric operations for compliance with prescribed operating limits, such as loads, voltages, temperatures, lines, or equipment.
• Operate energized high- or low-voltage hydroelectric power transmission system substations, according to procedures and safety requirements.

Tools:

• Acoustic ear muffs or defenders
• Circuit breakers
• Desktop computers
• Generator control or protection panels
• Turbine engines

Technology:

• Calendar and scheduling software
• Data base user interface and query software
• Enterprise resource planning ERP software
• Industrial control software
• Word processing software

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