Hydroelectric Production Managers

General Information

Description

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

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit91.47%
  2. Self-employed3.44%
  3. Private, not for profit2.40%
  4. State and local government1.78%
  5. Federal government0.80%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Business Management & Administration

Job Outlook

Employment of industrial production managers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2021 to 2031, slower than the average for all occupations. Despitelimitedemployment growth, about 15,400 openings for industrial production managers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Salary

Average Salary

Salary

$103,150

State-by-state Salary

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$131,060
$94,890
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Education

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Post-secondary certificate 28%
  • Associate's degree 21%
  • Some college 14%
  • Bachelor's degree 14%
  • High school 13%
  • Post baccalaureate 7%
  • Master's degree 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%

Knowledge

  • Mechanical
  • Education and Training
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Computers and Electronics

Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership
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