Biomass Power Plant Managers

What They Do

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

Typical Tasks

• 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.

Key Skills

Work Activities

• Working with Computers
• Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
• Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
• Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
• Processing Information