Biomass Plant Technicians
Also called:
Boiler Operator, Control Room Operator, Fuel Handler, Plant Operator
What they do:
Control and monitor biomass plant activities and perform maintenance as needed.
On the job, you would:
- Operate biomass fuel-burning boiler or biomass fuel gasification system equipment in accordance with specifications or instructions.
- Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust production of biofuels or biomass-fueled power.
- Operate equipment to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
- computers and electronics
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Math and Science
- arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, or statistics
- physics
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
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Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
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Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Controlled Movement
- quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
- change when and how fast you move based on how something else is moving
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
- do two or more things at the same time
Hand and Finger Use
- hold or move items with your hands
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They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Self Control
- Cooperation
- Initiative
- Stress Tolerance
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You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
Word processing software
Analytical or scientific software
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high school diploma or
some college
usually needed
Get started on your career:
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New job opportunities are very likely in the future.
$53,130
per year, on average
This work is part of the .
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