Description
Manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.
Interests
- Conventional
- Realistic
- Enterprising
Work Values
- Working Conditions
- Achievement
- Recognition
Work Styles
- Stress Tolerance
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Cooperation
- Initiative
Tasks
- Manage safety programs at power generation facilities.
- Review biomass operations performance specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels and safe production environments or to identify abnormalities with power production equipment or processes.
- Supervise operations or maintenance employees in the production of power from biomass, such as wood, coal, paper sludge, or other waste or refuse.
- Supervise biomass plant or substation operations, maintenance, repair, or testing activities.
Work Activities
- Working with Computers
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Processing Information
Detailed Work Activities
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Technology Skills
- Spreadsheet software
- Presentation software
- Electronic mail software
- Facilities management software
- Office suite software
Abilities
- Deductive Reasoning
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Written Comprehension
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Monitoring
- Reading Comprehension
Knowledge
- Mechanical
- Engineering and Technology
- Production and Processing
- Administration and Management
- Personnel and Human Resources
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Energy Efficiency Management Certificate ProgramCertifying Organization
American Public Power Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
TS: Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2010Certifying Organization
Microsoft Corporation
Type
Certificate name
Advanced Leachate & Bio Reactor Landfills - ManagerCertifying Organization
Solid Waste Association of North America
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Public Power Customer Service ManagerCertifying Organization
American Public Power Association
Type
Core
Certificate name
Advanced Leachate & Bio Reactor Landfills - InspectorCertifying Organization
Solid Waste Association of North America
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $57,010 |
| Median (50%) | $122,090 |
| High (90%) | 239,200+ |
Employability
There are currently 230,100 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 236,700 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 3%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 3%
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