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Biomass Plant Technicians

SOC 51-8099.03

Control and monitor biomass plant activities and perform maintenance as needed.

Green Occupation Zone 2 Production
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
Yes
Green

Top Skills 8

Operation Monitoring
3.9
Operation and Control
3.6
Monitoring
3.4
Repairing
3.4
Quality Control Analysis
3.4
Equipment Maintenance
3.2
Reading Comprehension
3.1
Active Listening
3.1

Knowledge Areas 8

Mechanical
4.0
Production and Processing
3.5
Computers and Electronics
3.2
Mathematics
3.1
Public Safety and Security
3.1
Physics
3.0
Administration and Management
2.9
English Language
2.9

Key Tasks

1Operate biomass fuel-burning boiler or biomass fuel gasification system equipment in accordance with specifications or instructions.
2Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust production of biofuels or biomass-fueled power.
3Operate equipment to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.
4Inspect biomass power plant or processing equipment, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems.
5Record or report operational data, such as readings on meters, instruments, and gauges.

Also Known As

A Auxiliary Apprentice Plant Attendant Assistant Boiler Operator Auxiliary Engineer Auxiliary Operator Auxiliary Plant Operator B-Operator B-Operator (Recovery and Combination Boiler Operator) Biomass Boiler Operator Biomass Facilitator

Tools & Equipment

Belt conveyor systems Biomass boilers Biomass dryers Biomass screeners Bubbling fluidized bed boilers

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