Description
Operate and monitor biomass plant systems, perform routine maintenance, and ensure safe, efficient power generation.
- • Measure and monitor biomass feedstock (wood, waste, refuse).
- • Operate valves, pumps, engines, and generators to control biomass power production.
- • Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
- • Assess biomass feedstock quality.
- • Calculate, load, and mix biomass feedstock for power generation.
- • Calibrate fuel, chemical, and water flow meters and related instruments.
- • Inspect plant and processing equipment; record and report damage or malfunctions.
- • Operate biomass boilers or gasification systems per specifications.
- • Control combustion and firing mechanisms to heat biomass safely and efficiently.
- • Start, stop, and regulate generators, boilers, engines, and auxiliary systems.
- • Operate high-pressure steam boilers and water chillers for cogeneration.
- • Preprocess feedstock for biochemical or thermochemical production.
- • Record and report operational data from meters, instruments, and gauges.
- • Clean work areas and equipment to meet safety and environmental standards.
- • Manage spare parts and consumable inventories.
- • Read and interpret manuals, P&IDs, and technical drawings for plant equipment and processes.
- • Test and treat boiler water chemistry within specified limits.
- • Operate heavy equipment such as front-end loaders or bulldozers.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
