hydropower technician

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.

Alternative Labels

mechanical engineer, hydropower

hydroelectric plant technician

marine energy technician

hydroelectric technician

tidal power technician

wave power technician

hydropower mechanical engineer

hydropower plant technician

hydroelectric mechanical engineer

hydropower mechanical technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

unstructured data data storage CAD software printing techniques cloud technologies information structure 3D printing process printing on large scale machines control engineering robotics business intelligence mechatronics power engineering automation technology data mining visual presentation techniques maintenance operations robotic components mechanical engineering printing materials information extraction scientific research methodology ICT software specifications sensors statistical analysis system software maintenance of printing machines 3D modelling

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/7ef064b1-aab8-4818-a468-8f17acbfd995

Status

released

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