Biomass Plant Technician

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Ideal for those passionate about sustainable energy and environmental impact.
Play a key role in producing clean energy and reducing carbon emissions.
Work with cutting-edge technology in renewable energy systems.

💰 Earn $75K-$130K

📚 High School Diploma or GED

⏱️ 6–12 MONTH TRAINING

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What You’ll Do

Control and monitor biomass plant activities and perform maintenance as needed.

Operate biomass fuel-burning boiler or biomass fuel gasification system equipment in accordance with specifications or instructions.
Perform tests of water chemistry in boilers.
Operate high-pressure steam boiler or water chiller equipment for electrical cogeneration operations.
Operate equipment to heat biomass, using knowledge of controls, combustion, and firing mechanisms.
Operate equipment to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.

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Minimum Education

High School Diploma or GED

Career Prospects

Risky (Decreasing by 5% or more)

Training Time

6 months to 1 year

Median Earnings

$97,970 in California

$97,010 Nationally

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Best For You If...

YOU Like 💕

Thinking and problem solving
Using data or completing tasks
Working with my hands

You are skilled in 💫

Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Monitoring
Operations Monitoring
Reading Comprehension
Speaking

You value 🙏

Accomplishing things
Having support
Job security

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Biomass Plant Technician

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Pathways to this Career

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Strategic Employment

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🎓 Paid Work

⏱️ FINISH IN 1-3 years

Vocational School

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🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Workforce Development Program

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🎓 Skills-Focused

⏱️ FINISH IN 6 months - 2 years

Apprenticeship

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🎓 Paid Work

⏱️ FINISH IN 2-5 years

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