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Biomass Power Plant Managers

Manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.

$126,060 medianBelow-avg outlookBachelor's typical

O*NET 31.0 · 11-3051.04

A typical week, in the words of people in the job

  1. 01Operate controls to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.
  2. 02Plan and schedule plant activities, such as wood, waste, or refuse fuel deliveries, ash removal, and regular maintenance.
  3. 03Supervise biomass plant or substation operations, maintenance, repair, or testing activities.
  4. 04Evaluate power production or demand trends to identify opportunities for improved operations.
  5. 05Compile and record operational data on forms or in log books.
  6. 06Conduct field inspections of biomass plants, stations, or substations to ensure normal and safe operating conditions.
  7. 07Manage parts and supply inventories for biomass plants.
  8. 08Monitor and operate communications systems, such as mobile radios.
  9. 09Shut down and restart biomass power plants or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
  10. 10Monitor the operating status of biomass plants by observing control system parameters, distributed control systems, switchboard gauges, dials, or other indicators.
  11. 11Inspect biomass gasification processes, equipment, and facilities for ways to maximize capacity and minimize operating costs.
  12. 12Review biomass operations performance specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Task statements ranked by how many workers report them · O*NET 31.0

What the posting will be called

Maintenance ManagerMaintenance SupervisorOperations SupervisorPlant ManagerFuel ManagerMaintenance SuperintendentOperations SuperintendentOperations and Maintenance Manager (O&M Manager)Utilities Superintendent

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Knowledge the job leans on

MechanicalEngineering and TechnologyProduction and ProcessingAdministration and ManagementPersonnel and Human ResourcesPublic Safety and SecurityAdministrativeEducation and Training

Skills that carry over from service

Judgment and Decision MakingCoordinationManagement of Personnel ResourcesComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementOperations MonitoringSocial PerceptivenessInstructing
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