Biomass Plant Technicians

• Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust production of biofuels or biomass-fueled power.
• 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.
• Clean work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Measure and monitor raw biomass feedstock, including wood, waste, or refuse materials.
• Perform routine maintenance or make minor repairs to mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment in biomass plants.
• Read and interpret instruction manuals or technical drawings related to biomass-fueled power or biofuels production equipment or processes.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Biomass Plant Technicians.

• Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Repairing - Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
• Quality Control Analysis - Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
• Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
• Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Source: O*NET OnLine information for Biomass Plant Technicians.