CAREER

Biomass Power Plant Managers

Overview

Salary Median (2020)

$103,150

Projected Job Growth (2019-2029)

+3.5% (slower than the average)

Career

What Biomass Power Plant Managers Do

Manage operations at biomass power generation facilities. Direct work activities at plant, including supervision of operations and maintenance staff.

Other Job Titles Biomass Power Plant Managers May Have

Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Operations Manager, Plant Manager

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

  • Manage safety programs at power generation facilities.
  • Review biomass operations performance specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels and safe production environments or to identify abnormalities with power production equipment or processes.
  • Supervise operations or maintenance employees in the production of power from biomass, such as wood, coal, paper sludge, or other waste or refuse.
  • Supervise biomass plant or substation operations, maintenance, repair, or testing activities.

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