How do they match: Geothermal Technicians

  • Operations Technician
  • Operations and Maintenance Technician
  • Operator Technician
  • Power Plant Operator
  • Control Operator
  • Control Room Operator
  • 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).
  • Adjust power production systems to meet load and distribution demands.
  • Apply coatings or operate systems to mitigate corrosion of geothermal plant equipment or structures.
  • Collect and record data associated with operating geothermal power plants or well fields.
  • 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.
  • Document operational activities.
  • Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.