§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

hydropower technician

Hydropower technicians install and maintain systems in hydropower plants.

Description

Hydropower technicians install and maintain systems in hydropower plants. They perform inspections, analyse problems and carry out repairs. They ensure the turbines operate in compliance with regulations, and assist the hydropower engineers in the construction of turbines.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

technical drawings electricity alternative energy energy performance of buildings energy efficiency energy energy micro-generation technologies electric generators marine energy electrical power safety regulations energy transformation hydroelectricity oceanography engineering processes environmental engineering renewable energy

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

manage engineering project perform risk analysis operate scientific measuring equipment monitor electric generators apply health and safety standards maintain electrical equipment promote innovative infrastructure design troubleshoot design electric power systems adjust engineering designs

OPTIONALOptional competences

use technical drawing software promote sustainability draw blueprints test mechatronic units perform data mining use CAD software wear appropriate protective gear install mechatronic equipment research ocean energy projects analyse big data maintain robotic equipment install automation components replace large components assemble sensors coordinate electricity generation use specific data analysis software maintain records of maintenance interventions manage data conduct engineering site audits ensure safety in electrical power operations promote sustainable energy assemble mechatronic units inspect facility sites perform project management utilise machine learning design prototypes perform scientific research operate printing machinery determine suitability of materials resolve equipment malfunctions analyse test data operate 3D computer graphics software promote environmental awareness perform minor repairs to equipment test sensors manage quantitative data

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)