Biomass Power Plant Managers

Core tasks

1. 01Manage safety programs at power generation facilities.
2. 02Review biomass operations performance specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
3. 03Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels and safe production environments or to identify abnormalities with power production equipment or processes.
4. 04Supervise operations or maintenance employees in the production of power from biomass, such as wood, coal, paper sludge, or other waste or refuse.
5. 05Supervise biomass plant or substation operations, maintenance, repair, or testing activities.
6. 06Conduct field inspections of biomass plants, stations, or substations to ensure normal and safe operating conditions.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

• Repeating same tasks3.92
• Degree of automation2.67
• Time sitting3.51
• Originality (ability)2.88
• Conflict situations2.95
• Hands-on objects/tools2.40
• Outdoors / weather3.63
• Disease exposure1.30
• Decision freedom4.54

Top abilities

• Written Comprehension4.00
• Problem Sensitivity4.00
• Oral Expression4.00
• Oral Comprehension4.00
• Deductive Reasoning4.00
• Inductive Reasoning3.88
• Written Expression3.75
• Speech Recognition3.62

Essential skills

• Reading Comprehension3.88
• Active Listening3.88
• Writing3.12
• Speaking4.00
• Mathematics3.00
• Science2.50
• Critical Thinking4.00
• Active Learning3.12
• Learning Strategies3.00
• Monitoring3.88