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Biomass Plant Technicians
SOC 51-8099.03
Control and monitor biomass plant activities and perform maintenance as needed.
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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