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How America Works - Hoover Dam: An icon of American ingenuity
You may or may not know but Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe has a new show out called "How America Works."
On October 11th he narrated an episode on the Hoover Dam, which I found just fascinating. He follows several workers throughout the episode having them share how they make sure that everything from the generators to facility maintenance stays on track. Work that is vital to help ensure the facility can meet the peak power demand of the southwest during the summer months.
What I liked about this episode, minus some of the claustrophobic spaces some of their crew have to work in, is that it focuses on the day-to-day technicians that keep the "cogs" running so to speak. The trade skills folks that are much needed in the utility industry.
I thought this community might enjoy watching!
How America Works - Hoover Dam: An icon of American ingenuity
Narrated by Mike Rowe, the hour-long series will showcase the many individuals that work round the clock to keep our infrastructure in working order. The October 11th episode is all about the workings of the Hoover Dam.
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