Biomass Plant Technicians

Tasks Include:

• Measure and monitor raw biomass feedstock, including wood, waste, or refuse materials.
• Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust production of biofuels or biomass-fueled power.
• Perform routine maintenance or make minor repairs to mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment in biomass plants.
• Assess quality of biomass feedstock.
• Calculate, measure, load, or mix biomass feedstock for power generation.
• Calibrate liquid flow devices or meters, including fuel, chemical, and water meters.
• Inspect biomass power plant or processing equipment, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems.
• Operate biomass fuel-burning boiler or biomass fuel gasification system equipment in accordance with specifications or instructions.
• Operate equipment to heat biomass, using knowledge of controls, combustion, and firing mechanisms.
• Operate equipment to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.

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