U.S. Dept. of Labor code 49-9099.01Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

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.

What this job is about

Ensure efficient operation and maintenance of geothermal systems.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

1
Monitor geothermal plant operations
Continuously observe and adjust equipment or systems to optimize performance.
2
Document maintenance activities
Prepare and maintain logs and reports of work performed on geothermal systems.
3
Identify and fix equipment malfunctions
Diagnose and correct issues with geothermal plant equipment and electrical systems.
4
Conduct system tests
Perform pressure and flow tests on geothermal loop piping before and after installation.
5
Install geothermal systems
Design and lay out geothermal heat systems based on property requirements and regulations.

Tools used in this work

Autodesk AutoCADMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordSAP software

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