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Biomass Plant Technicians

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

US jobs
29,320 (SOC 51-8013 group, "Power Plant Operators")
Median wage
$102,040 a year
Job family
Production and manufacturing

Can agents do the work of biomass plant technicians?

We read the evidence for the whole job family, Production and manufacturing: Unmeasured (no change in 12 months)

No direct benchmark gives a success rate.

0% of this occupation's work, by O*NET work activities, is measured by a direct benchmark (figures for the SOC 51-8013 group).

  • 27%Operate energy production or distribution equipmentNot measured
  • 8%Maintain operational recordsNot measured
  • 7%Maintain tools or equipmentNot measured
  • 5%Adjust equipment to ensure adequate performanceNot measured
  • 5%Operate pumping systems or equipmentNot measured
  • 5%Monitor equipment operationNot measured
  • 5%Communicate with others about operational plans or activitiesNot measured
  • 5%Clean tools, equipment, facilities, or work areasNot measured

Benchmarks for the job family

These cover work in production and manufacturing, not always this occupation's tasks.

Also relevant

These benchmarks cover part of this family's work, or have no result yet. They do not set its step.

Typical tasks

From O*NET 31.0. Core tasks first. Few of these tasks have a benchmark today.

  • 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.
Other job titles for this occupation (16)

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 · Biomass Boiler Operator · Biomass Plant Operator · Biomass Plant Technician · Centrifugal Chiller Technician · Chiller Operator · Chiller Technician · Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Technician