Job Description:

• 1) Controls electrical generating units and related mechanical and hydraulic equipment at hydroelectric-generating station: Operates switchboard and manually operated controls to control water wheels, generators, and auxiliary hydroelectric-generating station equipment and distribute power output among generating units, according to power demands.

• 2) Records control-board meter and gauge readings, inspects operating equipment, and notifies HYDROELECTRIC-STATION OPERATOR, CHIEF of conditions indicating abnormal equipment operation.

• 3) May perform minor maintenance on equipment, such as replacing generator brushes, cleaning insulators, and lubricating machines.