Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
Operating torpedo launchers under prescribed procedures and troubleshooting equipment faults provide a foundation for learning hydroelectric equipment operation and malfunction diagnosis.
How to prepare: Start with training in hydroelectric turbine, generator, and transformer operation that includes practical fault-diagnosis exercises.
What the civilian work involves
- Monitor hydroelectric power plant equipment operation and performance, adjusting to performance specifications, as necessary.
- Identify or address malfunctions of hydroelectric plant operational equipment, such as generators, transformers, or turbines.
Civilian tools and software (examples)
- Computerized maintenance management system CMMS