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What is a Hydroelectric Production Manager?

Position Description Manage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.

A Day in the Life of a Hydroelectric Production Manager

  • Develop or review budgets, annual plans, power contracts, power rates, standing operating procedures, power reviews, or engineering studies.
  • Check hydroelectric operations for compliance with prescribed operating limits, such as loads, voltages, temperatures, lines, or equipment.
  • Monitor or inspect hydroelectric equipment, such as hydro-turbines, generators, or control systems.
  • Operate energized high- or low-voltage hydroelectric power transmission system substations, according to procedures and safety requirements.
  • Inspect hydroelectric facilities, including switchyards, control houses, or relay houses, for normal operation or adherence to safety standards.
  • Identify and communicate power system emergencies.

Hydroelectric Production Manager Needed Skills

When polled, Hydroelectric Production Managers say the following skills are most frequently used in their jobs:

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Time Management: Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

Other Hydroelectric Production Manager Job Titles

  • Chief Hydroelectric Station Operator
  • Operations Supervisor
  • Hydro Station Supervisor
  • Demand Generation Manager
  • Hydroelectric Station Chief

What Kind of Hydroelectric Production Manager Job Opportunities Are There?

There were about 170,600 jobs for Hydroelectric Production Manager in 2016 (in the United States). There is little to no growth in job opportunities for Hydroelectric Production Manager. Due to new job openings and attrition, there will be an average of 11,600 job openings in this field each year.

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The states with the most job growth for Hydroelectric Production Manager are Nevada, Utah, and Arizona. Watch out if you plan on working in Alaska, Vermont, or Kansas. These states have the worst job growth for this type of profession.

Salary for a Hydroelectric Production Manager

The average yearly salary of a Hydroelectric Production Manager ranges between $63,470 and $172,150.

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Hydroelectric Production Managers who work in Delaware, New Hampshire, or Wyoming, make the highest salaries.

How much do Hydroelectric Production Managers make in different U.S. states?

State Annual Mean Salary
Alabama $103,430
Alaska $121,790
Arizona $100,050
Arkansas $97,770
California $123,110
Colorado $128,380
Connecticut $129,810
Delaware $133,760
Florida $107,160
Georgia $104,120
Hawaii $95,040
Idaho $101,150
Illinois $104,540
Indiana $98,840
Iowa $98,040
Kansas $99,270
Kentucky $97,340
Louisiana $116,280
Maine $97,400
Maryland $124,890
Massachusetts $126,630
Michigan $118,760
Minnesota $114,800
Mississippi $97,780
Missouri $104,010
Montana $127,380
Nebraska $100,900
Nevada $107,330
New Hampshire $133,840
New Jersey $133,020
New Mexico $109,170
New York $132,480
North Carolina $112,400
North Dakota $104,450
Ohio $109,190
Oklahoma $105,780
Oregon $95,690
Pennsylvania $111,500
Rhode Island $128,570
South Carolina $115,760
South Dakota $101,810
Tennessee $101,670
Texas $122,810
Utah $94,590
Vermont $115,180
Virginia $120,070
Washington $128,600
West Virginia $108,490
Wisconsin $110,250
Wyoming $126,920

What Tools do Hydroelectric Production Managers Use?

Although they’re not necessarily needed for all jobs, the following technologies are used by many Hydroelectric Production Managers:

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Access
  • Email software
  • Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software
  • Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
  • Distributed control system DCS
  • Personnel scheduling software

How do I Become a Hydroelectric Production Manager?

Are there Hydroelectric Production Managers education requirements?

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How many years of work experience do I need?

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Who Employs Hydroelectric Production Managers?

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Below are examples of industries where Hydroelectric Production Managers work:

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