How do they match: 49-9099.01 - Geothermal Technicians

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.

Adjust power production systems to meet load and distribution demands.
Apply coatings or operate systems to mitigate corrosion of geothermal plant equipment or structures.
Collect and record data associated with operating geothermal power plants or well fields.
Design and lay out geothermal heat systems according to property characteristics, heating and cooling requirements, piping and equipment requirements, applicable regulations, or other factors.
Identify equipment options, such as compressors, and make appropriate selections.
Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.
Install and maintain geothermal plant electrical protection equipment.
Maintain electrical switchgear, process controls, transmitters, gauges, and control equipment in accordance with geothermal plant procedures.
Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.
Operate equipment, such as excavators, backhoes, rock hammers, trench compactors, pavement saws, grout mixers or pumps, geothermal loop reels, and coil tubing units (CTU).
Weld piping, such as high density polyethylene (HDPE) piping, using techniques such as butt, socket, side-wall, and electro-fusion welding.

Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components.
Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
Calibrate equipment to specifications.
Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.
Develop equipment or component configurations.
Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
Maintain work equipment or machinery.
Move large objects using heavy equipment.
Operate welding equipment.
Repair electronic equipment.
Repair green energy equipment or systems.
Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems.

How do they match: Geothermal Technicians