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Biomass Power Plant Managers: reported tasks and exploration worksheet

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

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This source lists 19 tasks, including 13 marked Core and 6 marked Supplemental. Labels and dates are retained below. Employers can combine or divide these responsibilities differently; explore the task itself before assuming it belongs in every version of the role.

Task source dates: 08/2020.

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Core · Task 21162 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Manage safety programs at power generation facilities.

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Core · Task 15471 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Review biomass operations performance specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Core · Task 15470 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels and safe production environments or to identify abnormalities with power production equipment or processes.

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Core · Task 15468 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Supervise operations or maintenance employees in the production of power from biomass, such as wood, coal, paper sludge, or other waste or refuse.

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Core · Task 15478 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Supervise biomass plant or substation operations, maintenance, repair, or testing activities.

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Core · Task 15480 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Conduct field inspections of biomass plants, stations, or substations to ensure normal and safe operating conditions.

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Core · Task 15474 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Plan and schedule plant activities, such as wood, waste, or refuse fuel deliveries, ash removal, and regular maintenance.

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Core · Task 15473 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Prepare and manage biomass plant budgets.

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Core · Task 15477 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Evaluate power production or demand trends to identify opportunities for improved operations.

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Core · Task 15476 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Inspect biomass gasification processes, equipment, and facilities for ways to maximize capacity and minimize operating costs.

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Core · Task 15472 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Prepare reports on biomass plant operations, status, maintenance, and other information.

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Core · Task 15464 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Manage parts and supply inventories for biomass plants.

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Core · Task 15465 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Monitor and operate communications systems, such as mobile radios.

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Supplemental · Task 15469 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Shut down and restart biomass power plants or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.

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Supplemental · Task 15466 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Compile and record operational data on forms or in log books.

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Supplemental · Task 15479 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Monitor the operating status of biomass plants by observing control system parameters, distributed control systems, switchboard gauges, dials, or other indicators.

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Supplemental · Task 15467 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Adjust equipment controls to generate specified amounts of electrical power.

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Supplemental · Task 15463 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Test, maintain, or repair electrical power distribution machinery or equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and testing devices.

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Supplemental · Task 15475 · 08/2020 · Incumbent

Operate controls to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.

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