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Program Codes
10269
Employment Percentage
-28.36338419
SOC ID
51-8013
SOC Title
Power Plant Operators
ONET ID
51-8013.03
ONET Concat ID
51801303
Median Salary
92310.4
EMSI Interest Area Term
Physical Sciences and Technologies
Ed Level High School
53.07
Ed Level Certificate
21.85
Ed Level Some College
9.54
Ed Level Associates
5.82
Ed Level Bachelors
9.72
Ed Level Masters
0
Ed Level Doctors
0
Typical Ed Level
a high school diploma or less
Career Description
Control and monitor biomass plant activities and perform maintenance as needed.
Core Tasks
  • 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.
  • Operate equipment to heat biomass, using knowledge of controls, combustion, and firing mechanisms.
  • Operate equipment to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.
  • Inspect biomass power plant or processing equipment, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems.
  • Record or report operational data, such as readings on meters, instruments, and gauges.
  • Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust production of biofuels or biomass-fueled power.
  • Calculate, measure, load, or mix biomass feedstock for power generation.
  • Clean work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Perform routine maintenance or make minor repairs to mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment in biomass plants.
  • Measure and monitor raw biomass feedstock, including wood, waste, or refuse materials.
  • Calibrate liquid flow devices or meters, including fuel, chemical, and water meters.
  • Assess quality of biomass feedstock.
  • Read and interpret instruction manuals or technical drawings related to biomass-fueled power or biofuels production equipment or processes.
  • Operate heavy equipment, such as bulldozers and front-end loaders.
Start Annual Earnings
73673.6
Top Annual Earnings
106974.4
EMSI Career Title Slug
biomass-plant-technician