Salary Breakdown
Geothermal Technicians
Average
$42,600
ANNUAL
$20.48
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,190
ANNUAL
$14.03
HOURLY
Mid Level
$37,690
ANNUAL
$18.12
HOURLY
Expert Level
$62,840
ANNUAL
$30.21
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Geothermal Technicians
3,030
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Geothermal Technicians
Supporting Programs
Geothermal Technicians
Top Expected Tasks
Geothermal Technicians
01
Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.
02
Prepare and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation of work performed.
03
Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.
04
Collect and record data associated with operating geothermal power plants or well fields.
05
Adjust power production systems to meet load and distribution demands.
06
Maintain electrical switchgear, process controls, transmitters, gauges, and control equipment in accordance with geothermal plant procedures.
07
Calculate heat loss and heat gain factors for residential properties to determine heating and cooling required by installed geothermal systems.
08
Maintain, calibrate, or repair plant instrumentation, control, and electronic devices in geothermal plants.
09
Install and maintain geothermal plant electrical protection equipment.
10
Design and lay out geothermal heat systems according to property characteristics, heating and cooling requirements, piping and equipment requirements, applicable regulations, or other factors.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Geothermal Technicians
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Mechanical
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Physics
KNOWLEDGE
Education and Training
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
SKILL
Operations Monitoring
SKILL
Monitoring
SKILL
Troubleshooting
SKILL
Operation and Control
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Near Vision
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Perceptual Speed
ABILITY
Arm-Hand Steadiness
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