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geothermal-technician Occupational skill for the role 'geothermal technician' (also: geothermal power plants technician, geothermal energy installer, geothermal heating installer, geothermal installer, geothermal energy technician). Use when the user asks for typical geothermal technician work such as: Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.; Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.; Identify equipment options, such as compressors, and make appropriate selections.

Geothermal Technician

Geothermal technicians install and maintain geothermal power plants and commercial and residential geothermal heating installations. They perform inspections, analyse problems and carry out repairs. They participate in the initial installation, testing and maintenance of geothermal equipment and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Core workflow

  1. Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.
  2. Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.
  3. Identify equipment options, such as compressors, and make appropriate selections.
  4. Perform pre- and post-installation pressure, flow, and related tests of vertical and horizontal geothermal loop piping.
  5. Collect and record data associated with operating geothermal power plants or well fields.
  6. Determine whether emergency or auxiliary systems will be needed to keep properties heated or cooled in extreme weather conditions.
  7. Prepare and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation of work performed.

How to use this skill

Key competences (essential)

  • alternative energy
  • apply health and safety standards
  • check compatibility of materials
  • conduct routine machinery checks
  • electric current
  • electric generators
  • electrical equipment regulations
  • electrical power safety regulations
  • electricity
  • geothermal energy
  • geothermal energy systems
  • geothermal power generation methods
  • geothermal power plant operations
  • health and safety in the workplace
  • maintain electrical equipment

Hot technologies

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Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/92b7a42c-b437-4412-ac21-1a750883cf21), ONET 30.3 (49-9099.01). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*