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

hydroelectric mechanical engineer

hydroelectric plant technician

hydroelectric technician

hydropower mechanical engineer

hydropower mechanical technician

hydropower plant technician

hydropower technician

marine energy technician

mechanical engineer, hydropower

tidal power technician

wave power 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

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

Essential Knowledge

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

Optional Skills and Competences

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

Optional Knowledge

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

Concept URI

Concept Uri

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

Status

released

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