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Geothermal Technicians

SOC 49-9099.01

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.

Green Occupation Zone 2 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Operation Monitoring

3.9

Monitoring

3.5

Troubleshooting

3.5

Reading Comprehension

3.4

Operation and Control

3.4

Critical Thinking

3.2

Equipment Maintenance

3.2

Speaking

3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical

4.1

Production and Processing

3.4

Physics

3.3

English Language

3.3

Computers and Electronics

3.2

Mathematics

3.1

Chemistry

3.1

Public Safety and Security

3.1

Key Tasks

1Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.

2Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.

3Adjust power production systems to meet load and distribution demands.

4Collect and record data associated with operating geothermal power plants or well fields.

5Prepare and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation of work performed.

Also Known As

Control Operator Control Room Operator (CRO) Corrosion Technician Design Technician Distribution Field Technician Geothermal Field Technician Geothermal HVAC Technician (Geothermal Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Technician) Geothermal Installer Geothermal System Installer Geothermal Technician