Biomass Plant Technicians
O*NET Code: 51-8013.03
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Control and monitor biomass plant activities and perform maintenance as needed.
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💼 Also Known As
Auxiliary OperatorBiomass Boiler OperatorBiomass Plant OperatorBiomass Plant TechnicianCentral Heating Plant OperatorCentrifugal Chiller TechnicianChiller OperatorChiller TechnicianFuel HandlerFuel Quality Technician (Fuel Quality Tech)Heating Plant OperatorOperations Technician (Operations Tech)Plant OperatorPlant TechnicianSteam Plant OperatorThermochemical Biomass Conversion Technician
⚡ Skills (16)
Operations Monitoring4/100
Operation and Control4/100
Monitoring3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
Judgment and Decision Making3/100
Reading Comprehension3/100
Active Listening3/100
Writing3/100
Speaking3/100
Active Learning3/100
+ 6 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (8)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Office software
Office suite software
🔥Microsoft Outlook
Electronic mail software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
0Distributed control system DCS
Industrial control software
0Energy analysis software
Analytical or scientific software
0Inventory control software
Inventory management software
0National Instruments LabVIEW
Development environment software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
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📊 Skills Comparison
Biomass Plant Technicians → Geothermal Production Managers
Transition Difficulty: Easy (58% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (14)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Reading Comprehension
Current: 3Target: 4
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Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
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Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
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Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
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Judgment and Decision Making
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
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Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Complex Problem Solving
Current: 3Target: 4
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Time Management
Current: 3Target: 4
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Active Learning
Current: 3Target: 4
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Learning Strategies
Current: 3Target: 3
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Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Quality Control Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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