Geothermal Technicians
O*NET Code: 49-9099.01
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
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.
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💼 Also Known As
Corrosion TechnicianDesign TechnicianDistribution Field TechnicianField Distribution TechnicianGeothermal Field TechnicianGeothermal HVAC Technician (Geothermal Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Technician)Geothermal InstallerGeothermal Service TechnicianGeothermal System InstallerGeothermal TechnicianGround Source Heat Pump Technician (GSHP Technician)I and C Technician (Instrument and Controls Technician)I and E Technician (Instrumentation and Electrical Technician)I C and E Technician (Instrumentation, Control, and Electrical Technician)Operations and Maintenance Technician (O and M Technician)Operations TechnicianOperator TechnicianPlant Electrical TechnicianPlant MechanicPlant Technician
⚡ Skills (18)
Operations Monitoring4/100
Monitoring4/100
Troubleshooting4/100
Operation and Control3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
Active Learning3/100
Complex Problem Solving3/100
Equipment Maintenance3/100
+ 8 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (13)
🔥Autodesk AutoCAD
Computer aided design CAD software
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥SAP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0ClimateMaster GeoDesigner
Analytical or scientific software
0Distributed control system DCS
Industrial control software
0Email software
Electronic mail software
0Geographic information system GIS systems
Geographic information system
0Geothermal Properties Measurement Tool
Analytical or scientific software
0Thermal Dynamics Ground Loop Design GLD
Analytical or scientific software
0WaterFurnace International Ground Loop Design PREMIER
Analytical or scientific software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Geothermal Technicians → Mechanical Engineers
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (68% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (13)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
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Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 3
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Systems Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Quality Control Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 3
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