| Hydroelectric%20Plant%20Technicians | |||||||||||
| Summary Occupational Forecast Data for Plant and System Operators, All Other | |||||||||||
| Employment | Employment Change | Average Annual Job Openings | Wage & Training Levels | ||||||||
| 2020 | 2025 | Numerical | Percent | New Jobs | Replacement Jobs | Total | Median Hourly | Median Annual | Training Levels | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 70 | 3 | 4.20% | 1 | 7 | 7 | $38.83 | $80,761 | High school diploma or equivalent | ||
| Description: | Monitor and control activities associated with hydropower generation. Operate plant equipment, such as turbines, pumps, valves, gates, fans, electric control boards, and battery banks. Monitor equipment operation and performance and make necessary adjustments to ensure optimal performance. Perform equipment maintenance and repair as necessary. | ||||||||||
| Forecast Data Source: EMSI (4th Quarter 2022) | |||||||||||
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