Biomass Plant Technicians

Biomass plant technicians operate and maintain facilities that convert organic materials like wood chips, agricultural waste, and dedicated energy crops into electricity and heat. Throughout their shifts, they monitor computer systems and control panels to track combustion temperatures, steam pressure, and power output, making adjustments to optimize efficiency and ensure safe operations. They conduct regular equipment inspections, checking boilers, turbines, generators, and emissions control systems for potential problems before they escalate into costly breakdowns.