How do they match: 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.

Install and maintain geothermal plant electrical protection equipment.
Install and maintain geothermal system instrumentation or controls.
Install, maintain, or repair ground or water source-coupled heat pumps to heat and cool residential or commercial building air or water.
Calculate heat loss and heat gain factors for residential properties to determine heating and cooling required by installed geothermal systems.
Maintain, calibrate, or repair plant instrumentation, control, and electronic devices in geothermal plants.
Perform pre- and post-installation pressure, flow, and related tests of vertical and horizontal geothermal loop piping.
Prepare newly installed geothermal heat systems for operation by flushing, purging, or other actions.
Weld piping, such as high density polyethylene (HDPE) piping, using techniques such as butt, socket, side-wall, and electro-fusion welding.

Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.
Install piping for installation or maintenance activities.
Repair electronic equipment.
Repair green energy equipment or systems.
Maintain repair or maintenance records.

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