Hydroelectric Plant Technician: Optimize Turbines & Systems

Course Advisor, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 34,580 - 81,750; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Hydroelectric Plant Technician to monitor and control activities associated with hydropower generation. This role involves operating plant equipment like turbines and pumps, performing maintenance, and keeping detailed logs of operations. Candidates should have strong skills in operation monitoring, control, and critical thinking. The average yearly salary for this position ranges between $34,580 and $81,750, depending on location and experience.

Qualifications

• Watching gauges to ensure machines are working properly.
• Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Using logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of solutions.
• Monitoring performance to make improvements.
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment.
• Conveying information effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control hydropower generation activities.
• Operate plant equipment such as turbines and pumps.
• Perform equipment maintenance and repairs as necessary.
• Maintain logs and records of work performed.

Skills

Operation Monitoring

Operation and Control

Critical Thinking

Monitoring

Equipment Maintenance

Speaking

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Outlook

Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software

Computerized maintenance management system CMMS

Distributed control system DCS

Job description

Course Advisor is looking for a Hydroelectric Plant Technician to monitor and control activities associated with hydropower generation. This role involves operating plant equipment like turbines and pumps, performing maintenance, and keeping detailed logs of operations. Candidates should have strong skills in operation monitoring, control, and critical thinking. The average yearly salary for this position ranges between $34,580 and $81,750, depending on location and experience.