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Summary Description


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

Sample Job Titles

1.	A Auxiliary

2.	Apprentice Plant Attendant

3.	Assistant Boiler Operator

4.	Auxiliary Engineer

5.	Auxiliary Operator

6.	Auxiliary Plant Operator

7.	B-Operator

8.	B-Operator (Recovery and Combination Boiler Operator)

9.	Biomass Boiler Operator

10.	Biomass Facilitator

11.	Biomass Plant Technician

12.	Biomass Technician

13.	Boiler Assistant Operator

14.	Boiler Operator

15.	Boiler Plant Operator

16.	Boiler/Chiller Operator

17.	Centrifugal Chiller Technician

18.	Chiller Technician

19.	Circulating Fluidized Bed Boiler/Steam Turbine Operator or Plant Technician/Operator

20.	Cogeneration Operator

21.	Cogeneration Operator (Supervisor)

22.	Control Operator

23.	Control Room Operator

24.	Crew Leader/Control Room Operator

25.	Equipment Operat0r

26.	Equipment Operator

27.	Floating Operator

28.	Fuel Handler

29.	Fuel Management Handler

30.	Fuel Operator

31.	Fuel Quality Tech

32.	Fuel Technician

33.	Fuel Yard Operator

34.	Head Operator

35.	Instrumentation and Controls Technician

36.	Journeyman Operator Assistant

37.	Journeyman Power Plant Operator

38.	Journeyman Powerhouse Operator

39.	Operations Plant Attendant

40.	Operations Tech

41.	Plant Attendant

42.	Plant Attendant or Assistant Operator

43.	Plant Operator

44.	Plant Operator Control Room Operator

45.	Plant Operator/Shift Supervisor

46.	Plant Technician

47.	Plant Technician/Control Room Operator

48.	Power and Recovery Boiler Control Room Operator

49.	Power and Recovery Control Room Operator

50.	Power House-Control Room Operator

51.	Power Plant Operator

52.	Senior Boiler Operator

53.	Senior Operator

54.	Thermochemical Biomass Conversion Technician

55.	Woodyard Operator

Job Tasks

	Operate high-pressure steam boiler or water chiller equipment for electrical cogeneration operations. Operate biomass or biofuel production equipment.

	Operate biomass fuel-burning boiler or biomass fuel gasification system equipment in accordance with specifications or instructions. Operate biomass or biofuel production equipment.

	Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust production of biofuels or biomass-fueled power. Operate pumping systems or equipment. Operate biomass or biofuel production equipment.

	Operate equipment to heat biomass, using knowledge of controls, combustion, and firing mechanisms. Operate biomass or biofuel production equipment.

	Operate equipment to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems. Operate biomass or biofuel production equipment.

	Inspect biomass power plant or processing equipment, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems. Inspect sustainable energy production facilities or equipment. Record operational or production data. Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.

	Record or report operational data such as readings on meters, instruments, and gauges. Record operational or production data.

	Assess quality of biomass feedstock. Evaluate quality of materials or products.

	Clean work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Clean work areas.

	Measure and monitor raw biomass feedstock, including wood, waste, or refuse materials. Measure stock or liquid levels in sustainable fuel production systems.

	Perform routine maintenance or make minor repairs to mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment in biomass plants. Maintain sustainable energy production equipment.

	Calculate, measure, load, or mix biomass feedstock for power generation. Measure ingredients or substances to be used in production processes. Calculate specific material, equipment, or labor requirements for production. Load materials into production equipment.

	Manage parts and supply inventories for biomass plants. Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.

	Preprocess feedstock to prepare for biochemical or thermochemical production processes. Prepare biological feedstock for physical, chemical, or biological processing.

	Calibrate liquid flow devices or meters, including fuel, chemical, and water meters. Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of water, cleaning solutions, or other liquids.

	Read and interpret instruction manuals or technical drawings related to biomass-fueled power or biofuels production equipment or processes. Study blueprints or other instructions to determine equipment setup requirements.

Work Activities

Importance	Work Activity

Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.

Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.

Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.

Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.

Performing General Physical Activities — Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.

Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.

Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.

Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.

Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.

Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.

Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.

Assisting and Caring for Others — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.

Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.

Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.

Performing Administrative Activities — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

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