Occupation Summary

Hydroelectric Production Managers

O*NET 11-3051.06

Description:

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

Annual Wages:
$134,908.00
Employment Rate:
Employment is expected to increase by 11.90%.
Education Level:
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production). According to O*Net, the majority of people employed in this occupation have this level of education.
Endorsement:
Business and Industry

  1. Develop or implement policy evaluation procedures for hydroelectric generation activities.
  2. Provide technical direction in the erection or commissioning of hydroelectric equipment or supporting electrical or mechanical systems.
  3. Develop or implement projects to improve efficiency, economy, or effectiveness of hydroelectric plant operations.
  4. Supervise hydropower plant equipment installations, upgrades, or maintenance.
  5. Respond to problems related to ratepayers, water users, power users, government agencies, educational institutions, or other private or public power resource interests.
  6. Plan or manage hydroelectric plant upgrades.
  7. Plan or coordinate hydroelectric production operations to meet customer requirements.
  8. Perform or direct preventive or corrective containment or cleanup to protect the environment.
  9. Operate energized high- or low-voltage hydroelectric power transmission system substations, according to procedures and safety requirements.
  10. Maintain records of hydroelectric facility operations, maintenance, or repairs.
  11. Monitor or inspect hydroelectric equipment, such as hydro-turbines, generators, or control systems.
  12. Inspect hydroelectric facilities, including switchyards, control houses, or relay houses, for normal operation or adherence to safety standards.
  13. Identify and communicate power system emergencies.
  14. Develop or review budgets, annual plans, power contracts, power rates, standing operating procedures, power reviews, or engineering studies.
  15. Create or enforce hydrostation voltage schedules.
  16. Check hydroelectric operations for compliance with prescribed operating limits, such as loads, voltages, temperatures, lines, or equipment.
  17. Supervise or monitor hydroelectric facility operations to ensure that generation or mechanical equipment conform to applicable regulations or standards.
  18. Direct operations, maintenance, or repair of hydroelectric power facilities.


National Industry Employment Patterns


Industry % of Hydroelectric Production Managers employed Annual Growth Rate
Plastics product manufacturing 4 0.33
Motor vehicle parts manufacturing 3.6 -1.63
Aerospace product and parts manufacturing 3.4 0.39
Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing 3.4 0.51
Machine shops; turned product; and screw, nut, and bolt manufacturing 2.4 0.37
Scientific research and development services 2.4 0.55
Semiconductor and other electronic component manufacturing 2.3 0.94
Electronic instrument manufacturing 2.2 0.00
Motor vehicle manufacturing 2 0.44


Labor Market Information


2024 Statewide average hourly wage $64.86
2024 National average hourly wage $62.11
2022 National employment 222,100
2022 Texas employment 18,648
Texas projected employment by 2032 20,867
Texas projected annual employment and Turnover openings through 2032 1,544




TEXAS COUNTY MAP BY WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AREA
* Due to confidentiality rules, not all regions may have the data displayed. The sum of all the regions may not be equal to the state total.


Top 10 Relevant Knowledge Areas Relevant Importance Levels
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
81.40%
Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
81.20%
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
78.40%
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
76.40%
Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
72.40%
Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
72.00%
Personnel and Human Resources
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
71.60%
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
70.40%
Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
68.20%
Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
65.40%


Top 10 Relevant Skill Areas Relevant Importance Levels
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.
82.40%
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
82.40%
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
77.60%
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
77.60%
Judgment and Decision Making
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
77.60%
Time Management
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
75.00%
Management of Personnel Resources
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
75.00%
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
75.00%
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
72.40%
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
72.40%


Top 10 Relevant Abilities Relevant Importance Levels
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
82.40%
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
82.40%
Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
82.40%
Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
77.60%
Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
77.60%
Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
75.00%
Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
72.40%
Perceptual Speed
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.
72.40%
Speech Recognition
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
72.40%
Speech Clarity
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
72.40%


  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
    -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
    -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  • Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
    -- Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
    -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
  • Documenting/Recording Information
    -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Other Activities


  • Achievement
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
  • Working Conditions
    - Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.



Tools

Acoustic ear muffs or defenders: Protective ear muffs;

Circuit breakers: Electrical circuit breakers;

Desktop computers: Desktop computers;

Generator control or protection panels: Hydroelectric power generator controls;

Hydraulic generators: Hydraulic power generation equipment;

Notebook computers: Laptop computers;

Personal computers: Personal computers;

Power supply transformers: Power transformers;

Respirators: Protective respirators;

Safety glasses: Safety glasses;

Substation load control switchgears: Electrical switch gear;

Turbine engines: Impulse turbines; Reaction turbines; Turbine generators;

Two way radios: Mobile radios;

Water level regulator: Dam water flow controls;


Technology

Calendar and scheduling software: Personnel scheduling software;

Clustering software: VMware;

Data base management system software: Microsoft SQL Server;

Data base user interface and query software: Microsoft Access; Oracle Database; Structure query language SQL;

Development environment software: Apache Kafka;

Electronic mail software: Email software;

Enterprise resource planning ERP software: Enterprise resource planning ERP software; SAP software;

Facilities management software: Computerized maintenance management system CMMS;

Industrial control software: Distributed control system DCS; Supervisory control and data acquisition SCADA software;

Office suite software: Microsoft Office software;

Operating system software: Microsoft operating system;

Presentation software: Microsoft PowerPoint;

Project management software: Microsoft Project;

Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel;

Web platform development software: Microsoft Active Server Pages ASP;

Word processing software: Microsoft Word; Word processing software;


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  • 11-3051.02 Geothermal Production Managers
  • 11-3051.00 Industrial Production Managers
  • 11-3051.01 Quality Control Systems Managers
  • 17-2051.02 Water/Wastewater Engineers
  • 11-9199.10 Wind Energy Development Managers
  • 17-2199.10 Wind Energy Engineers
  • 11-9199.09 Wind Energy Operations Managers
  • 49-9081.00 Wind Turbine Service Technicians


Sources of Additional Information
  • For more information about quality management and certification, visit: American Society for Quality                                 
  • For general information about manufacturing careers, visit: National Association of Manufacturers
  • CareerOneStop

  • For a career videos on industrial production managers, visit: Industrial production managers
  • Quality control systems managers
  • Biofuels Production Managers
  • Biomass Power Plant Managers
  • Geothermal Production Managers
  • Hydroelectric Production Managers
  • Industrial Production Managers
  • Quality Control Systems Managers

  • Contact Texas Workforce Commission
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    ** The information in this report may be derived from many sources like O*NET, BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics), OOH (Occupational Outlook Handbook), and Career One Stop.