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.

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.
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.
Maintain, calibrate, or repair plant instrumentation, control, and electronic devices in geothermal plants.
Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.
Weld piping, such as high density polyethylene (HDPE) piping, using techniques such as butt, socket, side-wall, and electro-fusion welding.

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