AI Assistant for 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.

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Core Responsibilities

  • 1Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.(Core task)
  • 2Prepare and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation of work performed.(Core task)
  • 3Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.(Core task)
  • 4Collect and record data associated with operating geothermal power plants or well fields.(Core task)
  • 5Determine whether emergency or auxiliary systems will be needed to keep properties heated or cooled in extreme weather conditions.(Core task)
  • 6Perform pre- and post-installation pressure, flow, and related tests of vertical and horizontal geothermal loop piping.(Core task)
  • 7Identify equipment options, such as compressors, and make appropriate selections.(Core task)
  • 8Adjust power production systems to meet load and distribution demands.
  • 9Maintain electrical switchgear, process controls, transmitters, gauges, and control equipment in accordance with geothermal plant procedures.
  • 10Calculate heat loss and heat gain factors for residential properties to determine heating and cooling required by installed geothermal systems.

Top Skills Required

Operations Monitoring
Monitoring
Troubleshooting
Operation and Control
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Quality Control Analysis
Active Learning
Complex Problem Solving
Equipment Maintenance

Knowledge Areas

MechanicalEnglish LanguagePhysicsEducation and TrainingPublic Safety and SecurityChemistryDesignMathematics

Technology & Tools Used

In-Demand Technologies

Autodesk AutoCADMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordSAP software

Other Tools

ClimateMaster GeoDesignerDistributed control system DCSEmail softwareGeographic information system GIS systemsGeothermal Properties Measurement ToolThermal Dynamics Ground Loop Design GLDWaterFurnace International Ground Loop Design PREMIER

Daily Work Activities

Getting Information
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Controlling Machines and Processes
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Handling and Moving Objects
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work

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