Geothermal Technicians

Also Called: I C and E Technician (Instrumentation, Control, and Electrical Technician), Operations and Maintenance Technician (O and M Technician), Operations Technician, Plant Technician

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$32,400

Entry Salary

Average

Job outlook

What Geothermal Technicians do

Perform technical activities at power plants or individual installations necessary for the generation of power from geothermal energy sources. Monitor and control operating activities at geothermal power generation facilities and perform maintenance and repairs as necessary. Install, test, and maintain residential and commercial geothermal heat pumps.

  • Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.
  • Prepare and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation of work performed.
  • Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.
Industry Areas:

Automotive & Machine Repair • Construction

Training Program Areas:

Building Construction Technology • Facilities Maintenance • HVAC • OCT-Only Automotive & Machine Repair • OCT-Only Construction • Smart Meter & Instrumentation Technician • Stationary Engineering

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Work Context

  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  • Telephone
  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment

Tools

  • Screwdrivers
  • Stripping tools
  • Pipe or tube cutter
  • Land drilling rigs
  • Pipe vises

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Analytical or scientific software
ClimateMaster GeoDesigner
WaterFurnace International Ground Loop Design PREMIER
Electronic mail software
Email software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Operation Monitoring
  • Monitoring
  • Troubleshooting
  • Operation and Control
  • Critical Thinking

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
mechanical
design
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
physics
chemistry
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Education

  • 66% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 20% Post-secondary certificate
  • 12% Some college, no degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Geothermal Technicians Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Geothermal Production Managers

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

First-Line Supervisors of Construction Trades & Extraction Workers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Government Property Inspectors & Investigators

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

  • Clearfield - Job Corps

    Clearfield, Utah

  • Detroit - Job Corps

    Detroit, Michigan

ACT & College

  • Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

    Tifton, GA

  • Albany Technical College

    Albany, GA

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Attention to Detail
  • Dependability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Integrity
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Initiative

Values

  • Support
  • Achievement
  • Working Conditions

Abilities

  • Ideas and Logic
  • Visual Understanding
  • Attention
  • Hand and Finger Use

This is what Geothermal Technicians across the country typically make.

$15.58 / hour
$32,400 /year

Entry Level

$22.36 / hour
$46,500 /year

Median Level

$35.95 / hour
$74,780 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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