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Hydroelectric Production Manager

💰 Earn $98K-$170K
📚 Bachelor Degree
⏱️ 12–24 Month Training
📈 1.9% Job Growth
  • Ideal for those passionate about sustainable energy and environmental impact.
  • Ensure efficient and safe operations at hydroelectric power facilities.
  • Play a key role in managing renewable energy resources and emergency responses.
Hydroelectric Production Manager
What Hydroelectric Production Managers DoManage operations at hydroelectric power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor hydroelectric plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.
  • Direct operations, maintenance, or repair of hydroelectric power facilities.
  • Identify and communicate power system emergencies.
  • Maintain records of hydroelectric facility operations, maintenance, or repairs.
  • Perform or direct preventive or corrective containment or cleanup to protect the environment.
  • Monitor or inspect hydroelectric equipment, such as hydro-turbines, generators, or control systems.
Hydroelectric Production Managers Education, Salary, and Growth
Minimum EducationBachelor Degree
Career ProspectsGood (Increasing by 1-5%)
Training Time1 to 2 years
Job Openings17,100 Annually
Median Earnings
$129,160 in California
$121,440 Nationally

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Is This Career Right For You?
YOU Like
  • Influencing or leading others
  • Using data or completing tasks
you value
  • Accomplishing things
  • Job security
  • Receiving recognition
you are skilled in
  • Active Listening
  • Coordination
  • Speaking
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Monitoring
  • Reading Comprehension
Go Deeper: Hydroelectric Production Managers Explained
Hydroelectric Production ManagerExplore career pathways, key skills, and what each role has to offer.
How Do You Train for This Career?

Learn about the education and training paths that can lead to this career — and what to expect from each one.

Vocational SchoolA vocational school typically equips students with specialized skills and practical training in specific trades or occupations, enhancing their employability and providing direct pathways to relevant careers.
🎓 Skills-Focused
⏱️ Finish in 6 months - 2 years
Workforce Development ProgramA workforce development program typically enhances participants' opportunities to succeed in the workforce through employment skill-building, career counseling, connections to employers, and pathways to high-demand and high-wage jobs.
🎓 Skills-Focused
⏱️ Finish in 6 months - 2 years
ApprenticeshipAn apprenticeship typically offers a combination of hands-on training and classroom instruction, leading to practical skills, industry-specific knowledge, and the potential for long-term employment in a specific trade or profession.
🎓 Paid Work
⏱️ Finish in 2-5 years
Associate's DegreeAn associate's degree typically provides graduates with foundational knowledge and skills for entry-level jobs in the graduate's industry, or serves as a stepping stone towards further education.
🎓 College
⏱️ Finish in 2-3 years
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