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Biomass Plant Technicians - 51-8013.03

O*NET-SOC Description

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

Sample of Reported Job Titles

Auxiliary Operator
Central Heating Plant Operator
Fuel Handler
Fuel Quality Technician (Fuel Quality Tech)
Heating Plant Operator

Operations Technician (Operations Tech)
Plant Operator
Plant Technician
Steam Plant Operator

SOC Occupation Groups

51-0000	Production Occupations
51-8000	Plant and System Operators
51-8010	Power Plant Operators, Distributors, and Dispatchers
51-8013.00	Power Plant Operators
51-8013.03	Biomass Plant Technicians

Related Occupations

49-9099.01	Geothermal Technicians
51-8013.00	Power Plant Operators
51-8013.04	Hydroelectric Plant Technicians
51-8021.00	Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators
51-8031.00	Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operators
51-8091.00	Chemical Plant and System Operators
51-8092.00	Gas Plant Operators
51-8093.00	Petroleum Pump System Operators, Refinery Operators, and Gaugers
51-8099.01	Biofuels Processing Technicians
53-7071.00	Gas Compressor and Gas Pumping Station Operators

Tasks

Assess quality of biomass feedstock.
Calculate, measure, load, or mix biomass feedstock for power generation.
Calibrate liquid flow devices or meters, including fuel, chemical, and water meters.
Clean work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Inspect biomass power plant or processing equipment, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems.
Manage parts and supply inventories for biomass plants.
Measure and monitor raw biomass feedstock, including wood, waste, or refuse materials.
Operate biomass fuel-burning boiler or biomass fuel gasification system equipment in accordance with specifications or instructions.
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.
Operate heavy equipment, such as bulldozers and front-end loaders.
Operate high-pressure steam boiler or water chiller equipment for electrical cogeneration operations.
Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust production of biofuels or biomass-fueled power.
Perform routine maintenance or make minor repairs to mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment in biomass plants.
Perform tests of water chemistry in boilers.
Preprocess feedstock to prepare for biochemical or thermochemical production processes.
Read and interpret instruction manuals or technical drawings related to biomass-fueled power or biofuels production equipment or processes.
Record or report operational data, such as readings on meters, instruments, and gauges.

Detailed Work Activities

Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.
Calculate specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production.
Clean work areas.
Evaluate quality of materials or products.
Inspect sustainable energy production facilities or equipment.
Load materials into production equipment.
Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
Maintain sustainable energy production equipment.
Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes.
Measure stock or liquid levels in sustainable fuel production systems.
Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
Operate biomass or biofuel production equipment.
Operate heavy-duty construction or installation equipment.
Operate pumping systems or equipment.
Prepare biological feedstock for physical, chemical, or biological processing.
Record operational or production data.
Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.
Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems.
Test materials, solutions, or samples.

Military Crosswalk Titles

Amphibous Command Ship (LCC)/Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) Steam Plant Operations (SPO) Qualified (Navy - Enlisted)
Cannon Crewmember (Army - Enlisted)
Cavalry Scout (Army - Enlisted)
Combat Engineer (Army - Enlisted)
Electrical Power Production (Air Force - Enlisted)
Electrical Power Production Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
Electrical Power Production Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
Electrical Power Production Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
Electrical Power Production Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Apprentice (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Apprentice, KC-10 (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Apprentice, KC-135 (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Apprentice, KC-46 (Air Force - Enlisted)

In-Flight Refueling Specialist Craftsman (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Craftsman, KC-10 (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Craftsman, KC-135 (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Craftsman, KC-46 (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Helper (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Journeyman (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Journeyman, KC-10 (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Journeyman, KC-135 (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Journeyman, KC-46 (Air Force - Enlisted)
In-Flight Refueling Specialist Superintendent (Air Force - Enlisted)
Prime Power Production Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Unit Supply Specialist (Army - Enlisted)
Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic (Army - Enlisted)

Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

No information available.

DOT Crosswalk Titles

Power-Plant Operator