Biomass Power Plant Managers

Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels and safe production environments or to identify abnormalities with power production equipment or processes.

Review biomass operations performance specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Supervise biomass plant or substation operations, maintenance, repair, or testing activities.

Prepare and manage biomass plant budgets.

Supervise operations or maintenance employees in the production of power from biomass, such as wood, coal, paper sludge, or other waste or refuse.

Monitor the operating status of biomass plants by observing control system parameters, distributed control systems, switchboard gauges, dials, or other indicators.

Compile and record operational data on forms or in log books.

Shut down and restart biomass power plants or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.

Inspect biomass gasification processes, equipment, and facilities for ways to maximize capacity and minimize operating costs.

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.

Test, maintain, or repair electrical power distribution machinery or equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and testing devices.

Evaluate power production or demand trends to identify opportunities for improved operations.

Prepare reports on biomass plant operations, status, maintenance, and other information.

Adjust equipment controls to generate specified amounts of electrical power.

Manage parts and supply inventories for biomass plants.

Monitor and operate communications systems, such as mobile radios.

Operate controls to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.

Manage safety programs at power generation facilities.