Biomass Plant Technicians
Code: 51-8013.03
Zone 2
Median Annual Salary
£102,040
Range: £61,790 - £131,940
Preparation & Education
Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed
Job Zone 2
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Control and monitor biomass plant activities and perform maintenance as needed.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Auxiliary Operator
Central Heating Plant Operator
Fuel Handler
Fuel Quality Technician (Fuel Quality Tech)
Heating Plant Operator
Operations Technician (Operations Tech)
Plant Operator
Plant Technician
Steam Plant Operator
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Operate biomass fuel-burning boiler or biomass fuel gasification system equipment in accordance with specifications or instructions.
- Perform tests of water chemistry in boilers.
- Operate high-pressure steam boiler or water chiller equipment for electrical cogeneration operations.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
Microsoft Outlook
Development environment software
National Instruments LabVIEW
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
product and service development
Math and Science
chemistry
Arts and Humanities
English language
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
manufacture and distribution of products
Controlled Movement
quickly change the controls of a machine, car, truck or boat
use your arms and/or legs together while sitting, standing, or lying down
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
order or arrange things
Attention
pay attention to something without being distracted
do two or more things at the same time
Verbal
read and understand what is written
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Biomass Plant Technicians
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Biomass Plant Technicians is £102,040. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £61,790, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £131,940 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Biomass Plant Technicians typically aligns with Job Zone 2 (Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed). Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some careers may not.
Essential skills and tooling for a Biomass Plant Technicians include: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, National Instruments LabVIEW. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Biomass Plant Technicians
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tilbury
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Plant Operator
Biogest
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Plant Operator
Lagan Energy Engineering Ltd
københavn
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£61,790
Median Annual (Average):
£102,040
90th Percentile (Senior):
£131,940
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