About This Career Path
Control and monitor biomass plant activities and perform maintenance as needed.
Manufacturing
Control and monitor biomass plant activities and perform maintenance as needed.
Manufacturing Industry
Biomass Plant Technicians
Average
$67,870
ANNUAL
$32.63
HOURLY
Entry Level
$45,400
ANNUAL
$21.83
HOURLY
Mid Level
$51,990
ANNUAL
$25.00
HOURLY
Expert Level
$102,620
ANNUAL
$49.34
HOURLY
Biomass Plant Technicians
100
Projected job openings through 2030
Biomass Plant Technicians
Supporting Programs
Biomass Plant Technicians
Biomass Plant Technicians
01
Operate biomass fuel-burning boiler or biomass fuel gasification system equipment in accordance with specifications or instructions.
02
Perform tests of water chemistry in boilers.
03
Operate high-pressure steam boiler or water chiller equipment for electrical cogeneration operations.
04
Operate equipment to heat biomass, using knowledge of controls, combustion, and firing mechanisms.
05
Operate equipment to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.
06
Inspect biomass power plant or processing equipment, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems.
07
Record or report operational data, such as readings on meters, instruments, and gauges.
08
Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust production of biofuels or biomass-fueled power.
09
Calculate, measure, load, or mix biomass feedstock for power generation.
10
Clean work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Biomass Plant Technicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
Chemistry
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Production and Processing
KNOWLEDGE
Engineering and Technology
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Control Precision
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Information Ordering
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
Manufacturing
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