Compare Power Plant Operators & Biomass Plant Technicians District Of Columbia

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Salary

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Similar skills & knowledge

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Operation and Control
Using equipment or systems.

Monitoring
Keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements.

Operations Monitoring
Watching gauges, dials, or display screens to make sure a machine is working.

Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

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Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.

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skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Power Plant Operators
Power Plant Operators
Low
Chemistry Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biomass Plant Technicians
Biomass Plant Technicians
Medium

Chemistry
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.

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Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Power Plant Operators
Power Plant Operators
Low
Education and Training Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biomass Plant Technicians
Biomass Plant Technicians
Medium

Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.

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Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Power Plant Operators
Power Plant Operators
Low
Production and Processing Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biomass Plant Technicians
Biomass Plant Technicians
Medium

Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.

Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Power Plant Operators
Power Plant Operators
Low
Engineering and Technology Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Biomass Plant Technicians
Biomass Plant Technicians
Medium

Engineering and Technology
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.

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Typical Level Of Training

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Typical level Of training for Power Plant Operators
Power Plant Operators

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Biomass Plant Technicians
Biomass Plant Technicians

High school diploma or equivalent

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Licensing

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Licensing for Power Plant Operators
Power Plant Operators

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Biomass Plant Technicians
Biomass Plant Technicians

No license found in District of Columbia

Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Power Plant Operators
Power Plant Operators

12 related certifications

Certification for Biomass Plant Technicians
Biomass Plant Technicians

0 related certifications