CAREER
Geothermal Technicians
Overview
Salary Median (2020)
$42,480
Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)
+2.5% (slower than the average)
Most Common Level of Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Career
What Geothermal Technicians Do
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.
Other Job Titles Geothermal Technicians May Have
Geothermal Service Technician, I C and E Technician (Instrumentation, Control, and Electrical Technician), I and C Technician (Instrument and Controls Technician), I and E Technician (Instrumentation and Electrical Technician), Operations Technician, Operations and Maintenance Technician (O and M Technician), Operator Technician, Plant Electrical Technician, Plant Mechanic, Plant Technician
Tasks & Responsibilities May Include
- Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.
- Prepare and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation of work performed.
- Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.
- Collect and record data associated with operating geothermal power plants or well fields.
- Determine whether emergency or auxiliary systems will be needed to keep properties heated or cooled in extreme weather conditions.
Education
Level of Education Attained by Geothermal Technicians
Most common level of education among people in
this career: High school diploma or equivalent (39%)
Less than high school diploma
High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Other*
*All other responses combined for clarity.
Majors Related to Career
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