Geothermal technician
Code 7412.4
Geothermal technicians install and maintain geothermal power plants and commercial and residential geothermal heating installations. They perform inspections, analyse problems and carry out repairs. They participate in the initial installation, testing and maintenance of geothermal equipment and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Essential skills
Knowledge
- electric current
- switching devices
- electricity
- electric generators
- geothermal power generation methods
- electrical power safety regulations
- electrical equipment regulations
- geothermal power plant operations
- health and safety in the workplace
- geothermal energy systems
- thermodynamics
- types of heat pumps
Skills and competences
- apply health and safety standards
- check compatibility of materials
- maintain electrical equipment
- operate drilling equipment
- test procedures in electricity transmission
- prevent pipeline deterioration
- test electrical equipment
- test pipeline infrastructure operations
- conduct routine machinery checks
- troubleshoot
- respond to emergency calls for repairs
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