What You'll Do

  • Develop or implement policy evaluation procedures for hydroelectric generation activities.
  • Provide technical direction in the erection or commissioning of hydroelectric equipment or supporting electrical or mechanical systems.
  • Develop or implement projects to improve efficiency, economy, or effectiveness of hydroelectric plant operations.
  • Supervise hydropower plant equipment installations, upgrades, or maintenance.
  • Respond to problems related to ratepayers, water users, power users, government agencies, educational institutions, or other private or public power resource interests.
  • Plan or manage hydroelectric plant upgrades.
  • Plan or coordinate hydroelectric production operations to meet customer requirements.
  • Perform or direct preventive or corrective containment or cleanup to protect the environment.
  • Operate energized high- or low-voltage hydroelectric power transmission system substations, according to procedures and safety requirements.
  • Maintain records of hydroelectric facility operations, maintenance, or repairs.

Essential Skills

Active Listening 4.12/5
Speaking 4.12/5
Reading Comprehension 3.88/5
Monitoring 3.88/5
Judgment and Decision Making 3.88/5
Critical Thinking 3.75/5
Time Management 3.75/5
Management of Personnel Resources 3.75/5
Active Learning 3.62/5
Learning Strategies 3.62/5
Complex Problem Solving 3.62/5
Writing 3.5/5

Career Fit Overview

Use this summary to understand the kind of profile this role rewards. It helps you judge whether this career looks like a stronger match than your current role, a nearby move worth exploring, or a broader path to compare more seriously.

Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Leader: Taking charge and moving ideas forward motivates you.

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 4.12/5
Written Comprehension 4.12/5
Oral Expression 4.12/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.88/5
Deductive Reasoning 3.88/5
Inductive Reasoning 3.75/5
Written Expression 3.62/5
Perceptual Speed 3.62/5

Technologies & Tools

Apache Kafka Computerized maintenance management system CMMS Distributed control system DCS Email software Enterprise resource planning ERP software Microsoft Access Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP Microsoft Excel Microsoft Office software Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Project Microsoft SQL Server Microsoft Word Oracle Database Personnel scheduling software SAP software Structure query language SQL Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software VMware Word processing software

How to Become One

This career typically requires vocational school, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree. Some specialized training or certification may also be required.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Demand Generation Manager Generation Manager Hydroelectric Generation Manager (Hydro Generation Manager) Hydroelectric Generation Supervisor (Hydro Generation Supervisor) Hydroelectric Plant Site Manager (Hydro Plant Site Manager) Hydroelectric Production Manager Hydroelectric Station Chief Hydroelectric Station Supervisor (Hydro Station Supervisor) Plant Manager Plant Site Leader Power Plant Superintendent Power Plant Supervisor Power Project Manager Production Manager Renewables Project Manager Water and Hydroelectric Services Director Water Utility Plant Manager

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Can this help if I want to stay in my field

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