Occupation information for Biomass Power Plant Managers District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: 5 years or more work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• 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.
• Shut down and restart biomass power plants or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
• Compile and record operational data on forms or in log books.
• Conduct field inspections of biomass plants, stations, or substations to ensure normal and safe operating conditions.
• Plan and schedule plant activities, such as wood, waste, or refuse fuel deliveries, ash removal, and regular maintenance.
• Prepare and manage biomass plant budgets.

Tools:

• Batching plants or feeders
• Desktop computers
• Evaporative coolers
• Extendable conveyors
• Fire tube boilers

Technology:

• Calendar and scheduling software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Electronic mail software
• Facilities management software
• Industrial control software

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