Automation index

How much of a Small-hydro technician’s job can AI already do?

A turbinable flow comes earlier. Spinning without running dry do not.

This percentage does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.

Task comparison

IS WORK OVER?

19%

AI can already do 19% of this job.

#550 / 643

Small-hydro technician

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Flow, set-point and the log. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	32%	+5.1
Turbine, the bearing and the one that sounds. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	22%	8%	+1.8
Gate, the jam and the log. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
Low flow, the river and not forcing it. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
The flood, the spill and not leaving it open. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	18%	+2.9
That it spins, and not dry. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	14%	12%	+1.7
Total	100%		19%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low

IS WORK OVER?

22%

#390 / 643

Water technician

Task weights are our estimates based on O*NET frequency data, not time shares published by O*NET.

The time saving for each task is estimated separately.

Task	Share	AI	Points
Network, test and the chlorine. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	40%	+6.4
Leak, locate and the shut-off. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	14%	+2.5
Tank, the level and the one that runs dry. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	28%	+4.5
Notice, the neighbourhood and not leaving them dry. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	22%	+3.5
The inspection, the figure and not dressing chlorine. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	18%	18%	+3.2
Potable, and the main whole. Estimate No public source provides a precise figure. This is our estimate.	16%	12%	+1.9
Total	100%		22%

Modelled workweek: 100% · Public evidence: 0% · Estimate: 100% · Confidence: Low