How do they match: Geothermal Technicians

  • Operations and Maintenance Technician
  • Operations Technician
  • Operator Technician
  • Control Operator
  • Control Room Operator
  • Geothermal Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Technician
  • I and C Technician
  • I and E Technician
  • I C and E Technician
  • Instrument and Controls Technician
  • Instrumentation and Electrical Technician
  • Instrumentation, Control, and Electrical Technician
  • O and M Technician
  • Plant Operator
  • Power Plant Operator
  • Switchgear Operator

  • 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.

  • Operate equipment, such as excavators, backhoes, rock hammers, trench compactors, pavement saws, grout mixers or pumps, geothermal loop reels, and coil tubing units (CTU).
  • 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.
  • Collect and record data associated with operating geothermal power plants or well fields.
  • 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.
  • Identify equipment options, such as compressors, and make appropriate selections.
  • Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.
  • Install and maintain geothermal plant electrical protection equipment.
  • Install, maintain, or repair ground or water source-coupled heat pumps to heat and cool residential or commercial building air or water.
  • Maintain electrical switchgear, process controls, transmitters, gauges, and control equipment in accordance with geothermal plant procedures.
  • 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.

  • Operate welding equipment.
  • Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Calibrate equipment to specifications.
  • Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.
  • Develop equipment or component configurations.
  • Document operational activities.
  • Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
  • Maintain work equipment or machinery.
  • Move large objects using heavy equipment.
  • Repair electronic equipment.
  • Repair green energy equipment or systems.
  • Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.