Geothermal Technicians
Also called: I C and E Technician (Instrumentation, Control, and Electrical Technician); Operations and Maintenance Technician (O and M Technician); Operations Technician; Plant Technician
Produced by What they do:
Perform technical activities at power plants or individual installations necessary for the generation of power from geothermal energy sources. Monitor and control operating activities at geothermal power generation facilities and perform maintenance and repairs as necessary. Install, test, and maintain residential and commercial geothermal heat pumps.
On the job, you would:
- Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.
- Prepare and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation of work performed.
- Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.
Knowledge
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
- design
Arts and Humanities
- English language
Math and Science
- physics
- chemistry
Education and Training
- teaching and course design
Skills
Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- reading work related information
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
People and Technology Systems
- thinking about the pros and cons of different options and picking the best one
- figuring out how a system should work and how changes in the future will affect it
Abilities
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- use rules to solve problems
Visual Understanding
- quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
- see hidden patterns
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
- do two or more things at the same time
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
Personality
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Attention to Detail
- Dependability
- Analytical Thinking
- Integrity
- Adaptability/Flexibility
- Initiative
Technology
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Analytical or scientific software
- ClimateMaster GeoDesigner
- WaterFurnace International Ground Loop Design PREMIER
Geographic information system
- Geographic information system GIS systems
Education
high school diploma/GED or
certificate after high school
usually needed
certificate after high school
usually needed
Job Outlook
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$42,570
$29,080
$66,450
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