Geothermal Technicians

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

1. 01Operate equipment, such as excavators, backhoes, rock hammers, trench compactors, pavement saws, grout mixers or pumps, geothermal loop reels, and coil tubing units (CTU).
2. 02Prepare and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation of work performed.
3. 03Determine the type of geothermal loop system most suitable to a specific property and its heating and cooling needs.
4. 04Apply coatings or operate systems to mitigate corrosion of geothermal plant equipment or structures.
5. 05Backfill piping trenches to protect pipes from damage.
6. 06Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.
7. 07Collect and record data associated with operating geothermal power plants or well fields.
8. 08Determine whether emergency or auxiliary systems will be needed to keep properties heated or cooled in extreme weather conditions.
9. 09Perform pre- and post-installation pressure, flow, and related tests of vertical and horizontal geothermal loop piping.
10. 10Identify equipment options, such as compressors, and make appropriate selections.
11. 11Adjust power production systems to meet load and distribution demands.
12. 12Maintain electrical switchgear, process controls, transmitters, gauges, and control equipment in accordance with geothermal plant procedures.

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