Biomass Plant Technicians

Also Called: Auxiliary Operator, Fuel Handler, Plant Operator

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$54,080

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Biomass Plant Technicians do

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

  • 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.
Industry Areas:

Construction

Training Program Areas:

Smart Meter & Instrumentation Technician

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Work Context

  • Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  • Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  • Frequency of Decision Making

Tools

  • Fire tube boilers
  • Grinding mills
  • Intake structures
  • Front end loaders
  • Steam generators

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Development environment software
National Instruments LabVIEW

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Operation Monitoring
  • Operation and Control
  • Monitoring
  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making

Knowledge

Engineering and Technology
mechanical
product and service development
Math and Science
chemistry
Arts and Humanities
English language
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products

Education

  • 47% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 22% Post-secondary certificate
  • 10% 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

Biomass Plant Technicians Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Audiovisual Equipment Installers & Repairers

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

  • Oneonta - Job Corps

    Oneonta, New York

ACT & College

There are currently no college programs for this career.

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Investigative (Thinker)
    • Realistic (Doer)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Attention to Detail
  • Cooperation
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Adaptability/Flexibility
  • Initiative

Values

  • Support
  • Working Conditions
  • Achievement

Abilities

  • Controlled Movement
  • Ideas and Logic
  • Attention
  • Verbal

This is what Biomass Plant Technicians across the country typically make.

$26.00 / hour
$54,080 /year

Entry Level

$46.64 / hour
$97,010 /year

Median Level

$59.19 / hour
$123,120 /year

Experienced Level

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

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

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

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