Biomass Power Plant Managers: pay, outlook, and programs

Alamo Colleges programs that lead here

14 programs, with the college that teaches each.

Showing 10 of 14.

The skills O*NET rates most important for the job, with how much of each the work needs on a 1 to 7 scale.

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

Manage parts and supply inventories for biomass plants.
Monitor and operate communications systems, such as mobile radios.
Supervise operations or maintenance employees in the production of power from biomass, such as wood, coal, paper sludge, or other waste or refuse.
Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels and safe production environments or to identify abnormalities with power production equipment or processes.
Review biomass operations performance specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Prepare reports on biomass plant operations, status, maintenance, and other information.

Share of workers by highest education, from O*NET surveys. It shows what others did, not what you must do.

Job zone 4, considerable preparation: Usually a bachelor's degree, sometimes a strong associate plus experience.

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