Biomass Plant Technicians
Control and monitor biomass plant activities and perform maintenance as needed.
16 alternate job titles:
Auxiliary Operator
Biomass Boiler Operator
Biomass Plant Operator
Biomass Plant Technician
Central Heating Plant Operator
Centrifugal Chiller Technician
Chiller Operator
Chiller Technician
Fuel Handler
Fuel Quality Technician (Fuel Quality Tech)
Heating Plant Operator
Operations Technician (Operations Tech)
Plant Operator
Plant Technician
Steam Plant Operator
Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Technician
Salary Information
Biomass Plant Technicians: $99,670 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Measure stock or liquid levels in sustainable fuel production systems. | General |
| Operate pumping systems or equipment. | General |
| Operate biomass or biofuel production equipment. | General |
| Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. | General |
| Calculate specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production. | General |
| Load materials into production equipment. | General |
| Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids. | General |
| Inspect sustainable energy production facilities or equipment. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs. | General |
| Prepare biological feedstock for physical, chemical, or biological processing. | General |
| Clean work areas. | General |
| Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements. | General |
| Test materials, solutions, or samples. | General |
| Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems. | General |
| Operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment. | General |
| Maintain sustainable energy production equipment. | Maintenance |
| Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products. | Maintenance |
| Evaluate quality of materials or products. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Distributed control system DCS | Industrial control software |
| Energy analysis software | Analytical or scientific software |
| Inventory control software | Inventory management software |
| National Instruments LabVIEW | Development environment software |
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