How do they match: Geothermal Technicians

  • Geothermal System Installer

  • Adjust power production systems to meet load and distribution demands.
  • Apply coatings or operate systems to mitigate corrosion of geothermal plant equipment or structures.
  • Calculate heat loss and heat gain factors for residential properties to determine heating and cooling required by installed geothermal systems.
  • Design and lay out geothermal heat systems according to property characteristics, heating and cooling requirements, piping and equipment requirements, applicable regulations, or other factors.
  • Determine the type of geothermal loop system most suitable to a specific property and its heating and cooling needs.
  • Determine whether emergency or auxiliary systems will be needed to keep properties heated or cooled in extreme weather conditions.
  • Dig trenches for system piping to appropriate depths and lay piping in trenches.
  • Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.
  • Install and maintain geothermal system instrumentation or controls.
  • Integrate hot water heater systems with geothermal heat exchange systems.
  • Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.
  • Prepare newly installed geothermal heat systems for operation by flushing, purging, or other actions.

  • Repair green energy equipment or systems.
  • Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components.
  • Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.