O*NET-SOC 51-8013.04

Hydroelectric Plant Technicians

Monitor and control activities associated with hydropower generation. Operate plant equipment, such as turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, electric control boards, and battery banks. Monitor equipment operation and performance and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal performance. Perform equipment maintenance and repair as necessary.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 3 – Medium preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresPrevious work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is required
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.8808/2024
Equipment Maintenance2.B.3.j3.8808/2024
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.8808/2024
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.7508/2024
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.6208/2024
Repairing2.B.3.l3.508/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8808/2024
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.8808/2024
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.7508/2024
Information Ordering1.A.1.b.63.7508/2024
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.6208/2024
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.13.6208/2024

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Monitor hydroelectric power plant equipment operation and performance, adjusting to performance specifications, as necessary.Core8408/2024
Identify or address malfunctions of hydroelectric plant operational equipment, such as generators, transformers, or turbines.Core8508/2024
Start, adjust, or stop generating units, operating valves, gates, or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric power generating plants.Core8508/2024
Perform preventive or corrective containment or cleanup measures in hydroelectric plants to prevent environmental contamination.Core8508/2024
Inspect water-powered electric generators or auxiliary equipment in hydroelectric plants to verify proper operation or to determine maintenance or repair needs.Core8508/2024

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic7.011/2023
Conventional4.6811/2023
Investigative3.2811/2023
Enterprising1.7711/2023
Social1.2111/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.