Geothermal Production Managers
What is a Geothermal Production Manager?
A Geothermal Production Manager is a specialized professional responsible for overseeing the production operations of geothermal energy facilities. They play a critical role in managing the extraction of geothermal resources, ensuring that production processes are efficient, safe, and environmentally sustainable. Their duties typically encompass monitoring and optimizing well performance, managing personnel, and coordinating with engineering and maintenance teams to resolve technical issues. Additionally, they are involved in planning and implementing production strategies that align with company goals and regulatory requirements. Geothermal Production Managers also analyze production data to enhance extraction techniques, maintain documentation, and ensure compliance with environmental regulations and industry standards. Their expertise contributes substantially to the renewable energy sector by facilitating the transition towards sustainable energy solutions and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Tasks
- Supervise employees in geothermal power plants or well fields.
- Oversee geothermal plant operations, maintenance, and repairs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
- Communicate geothermal plant conditions to employees.
- Identify and evaluate equipment, procedural, or conditional inefficiencies involving geothermal plant systems.
- Perform or direct the performance of preventative maintenance on geothermal plant equipment.
Technology Skills
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Data base user interface and query software
- Data logging software
- Infostat RIMBase
- Microsoft Access
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Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
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Electronic mail software
- Microsoft Outlook
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Calendar and scheduling software
- Personnel scheduling software
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Word processing software
- Microsoft Word
Tools Used
- Water pumps
- Two way radios
- Diesel generators
- Notebook computers
- Portable data input terminals
Knowledge
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Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
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Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Skills
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Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Abilities
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Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Education
How much education does a new hire need to perform a job in this occupation?
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Some college, no degree
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Post-secondary certificate
Awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
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Bachelor's degree
Work Activities
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
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Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
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Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Detailed Work Activities
- Direct green energy production operations.
- Direct maintenance and repair activities in green energy production facilities.
- Supervise workers performing environmentally sustainable activities.
- Prepare forms or applications.
- Prepare reports related to compliance matters.
Work Interests
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Realistic
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
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Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Job Outlook
Projected salary and job growth
$72010.0 - $190480.0
New job opportunities are likely in the future. : Average
Assessment
Related assessments and tests
No assessment available.