What the work is
Manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.
On a typical day
- Manage parts and supply inventories for biomass plants.
- Monitor and operate communications systems, such as mobile radios.
- Supervise operations or maintenance employees in the production of power from biomass, such as wood, coal, paper sludge, or other waste or refuse.
- 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.
- Prepare reports on biomass plant operations, status, maintenance, and other information.