How do they match: Geothermal Technicians

  • Maintenance Technician
  • Operations and Maintenance Technician

  • 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.

  • Apply coatings or operate systems to mitigate corrosion of geothermal plant equipment or structures.
  • 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).
  • Prepare and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation of work performed.

  • Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
  • Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas.
  • 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.
  • Install piping for installation or maintenance activities.
  • Maintain work equipment or machinery.
  • Maintain repair or maintenance records.
  • 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.