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67 shared · 15 different

core competencies

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricControl and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorBiomass Plant Technicians
Risk Score25.5%45.7%
Risk TierMedium RiskMedium Risk
Risk Percentile21th92th
Tasks at Risk (>50%)4 / 1511 / 15
Median Salary$74,690$61,710
Employment47K16K

Skill Comparison

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Sorted by largest difference

Customer and Personal Service
Controlling Machines and Processes
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Engineering and Technology
Extent Flexibility
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Handling and Moving Objects
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Reaction Time
Public Safety and Security

Protective Factors

Higher values indicate stronger protection against AI displacement

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

29%

total discount

Biomass Plant Technicians

29%

total discount

Task Risk Comparison

Tasks sorted by AI automation risk — higher means more automatable

Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door

4 of 15 at risk
87%Record meter readings and installation data on meter cards, work orders, or field service orders, or enter data into hand-held computers.
85%Record maintenance information, including test results, material usage, and repairs made.
85%Shut off service and notify repair crews when major repairs are required, such as the replacement of underground pipes or wiring.
77%Report hazardous field situations and damaged or missing meters.
47%Turn meters on or off to establish or close service.

Biomass Plant Technicians

11 of 15 at risk
88%Record or report operational data, such as readings on meters, instruments, and gauges.
86%Measure and monitor raw biomass feedstock, including wood, waste, or refuse materials.
85%Operate equipment to heat biomass, using knowledge of controls, combustion, and firing mechanisms.
85%Assess quality of biomass feedstock.
84%Operate high-pressure steam boiler or water chiller equipment for electrical cogeneration operations.

Wage Comparison

Biomass Plant Technicians earns -$12,980(-17%) vs Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical DoorBiomass Plant Technicians
10th
$43,840$40,250
25th
$53,060$47,860
Median
$74,690$61,710
75th
$97,400$76,910
90th
$109,050$92,750

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