Biomass Plant Technicians

Also called: Auxiliary 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.
Perform tests of water chemistry in boilers.
Operate high-pressure steam boiler or water chiller equipment for electrical cogeneration operations.

Engineering and Technology

mechanical
product and service development

Math and Science

chemistry

Arts and Humanities

English language

Manufactured or Agricultural Goods

manufacture and distribution of products

Basic Skills

keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem

Problem Solving

noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it

Controlled Movement

quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down

Ideas and Logic

notice when problems happen
order or arrange things

Attention

pay attention to something without being distracted
do two or more things at the same time

Verbal

read and understand what is written

People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.

They do well at jobs that need:

Dependability
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Stress Tolerance
Adaptability/Flexibility
Initiative

You might use software like this on the job:

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Excel

Electronic mail software

Microsoft Outlook

Development environment software

National Instruments LabVIEW

high school diploma/GED
certificate after high school

usually needed

New job opportunities are less likely in the future.

$81,990

$45,970

$108,380