Biomass Power Plant Managers

Biomass Power Plant Managers

Manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.

  
Realistic
  
Enterprising
  
Conventional
   
Average Outlook
   
$121.2k careers
   
Train for 1-2 years

What is this job like?

  • Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels and safe production environments or to identify abnormalities with power production equipment or processes.
  • Monitor and operate communications systems, such as mobile radios.
  • Supervise biomass plant or substation operations, maintenance, repair, or testing activities.
  • Manage safety programs at power generation facilities.
  • Prepare reports on biomass plant operations, status, maintenance, and other information.
  • Operate controls to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.
  • Test, maintain, or repair electrical power distribution machinery or equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and testing devices.
  • Evaluate power production or demand trends to identify opportunities for improved operations.
  • Supervise operations or maintenance employees in the production of power from biomass, such as wood, coal, paper sludge, or other waste or refuse.
  • Test, maintain, or repair electrical power distribution machinery or equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and testing devices.
  • Manage parts and supply inventories for biomass plants.
  • Supervise biomass plant or substation operations, maintenance, repair, or testing activities.
  • Shut down and restart biomass power plants or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
  • Conduct field inspections of biomass plants, stations, or substations to ensure normal and safe operating conditions.
  • Compile and record operational data on forms or in log books.
  • Plan and schedule plant activities, such as wood, waste, or refuse fuel deliveries, ash removal, and regular maintenance.
  • Inspect biomass gasification processes, equipment, and facilities for ways to maximize capacity and minimize operating costs.
  • Adjust equipment controls to generate specified amounts of electrical power.
  • Manage safety programs at power generation facilities.
  • Plan and schedule plant activities, such as wood, waste, or refuse fuel deliveries, ash removal, and regular maintenance.
  • Test, maintain, or repair electrical power distribution machinery or equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and testing devices.
  • Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels and safe production environments or to identify abnormalities with power production equipment or processes.
  • Prepare and manage biomass plant budgets.
  • Review biomass operations performance specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Plan and schedule plant activities, such as wood, waste, or refuse fuel deliveries, ash removal, and regular maintenance.
  • Monitor and operate communications systems, such as mobile radios.
  • Evaluate power production or demand trends to identify opportunities for improved operations.
  • Compile and record operational data on forms or in log books.
  • Monitor the operating status of biomass plants by observing control system parameters, distributed control systems, switchboard gauges, dials, or other indicators.

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$69,390

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