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Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.
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Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities.
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Contact an Advisor for more information on this career!Hydroelectric Production Managers
Average
$124,170
ANNUAL
$59.70
HOURLY
Entry Level
$74,730
ANNUAL
$35.93
HOURLY
Mid Level
$117,580
ANNUAL
$56.53
HOURLY
Expert Level
$206,530
ANNUAL
$99.30
HOURLY
Hydroelectric Production Managers
3,490
Projected job openings through 2030
Hydroelectric Production Managers
Supporting Certifications
Supporting Programs
Hydroelectric Production Managers
Hydroelectric Production Managers
01
Direct operations, maintenance, or repair of hydroelectric power facilities.
02
Identify and communicate power system emergencies.
03
Maintain records of hydroelectric facility operations, maintenance, or repairs.
04
Perform or direct preventive or corrective containment or cleanup to protect the environment.
05
Monitor or inspect hydroelectric equipment, such as hydro-turbines, generators, or control systems.
06
Inspect hydroelectric facilities, including switchyards, control houses, or relay houses, for normal operation or adherence to safety standards.
07
Supervise or monitor hydroelectric facility operations to ensure that generation or mechanical equipment conform to applicable regulations or standards.
08
Plan or coordinate hydroelectric production operations to meet customer requirements.
09
Check hydroelectric operations for compliance with prescribed operating limits, such as loads, voltages, temperatures, lines, or equipment.
10
Operate energized high- or low-voltage hydroelectric power transmission system substations, according to procedures and safety requirements.
Hydroelectric Production Managers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
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