Geothermal technician, Kaihangarau taputapu ngāwhā
Also known as
- Geothermal maintenance technician, geothermal field technician, geothermal production technician, geothermal service technician
Geothermal technicians operate, maintain and repair equipment at geothermal power plants. They may install and service residential and commercial geothermal heating systems.
Your pay could be
$48K
Lower
$109K to $163K
Most common
$178K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Geothermal technicians
- usually work regular business hours but may work extra hours
- usually work in power plants, residential or commercial buildings and may travel locally
- may work in noisy, hot and hazardous conditions
- need to be practical, safety conscious and identify and solve problems
Tasks
- adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance
- document operational activities
- maintain repair or maintenance records
- troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems
- repair energy equipment or systems
- install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment
- repair electronic equipment
- calibrate equipment to specifications
- maintain work equipment or machinery
- develop equipment or component configurations
Practical
Organised
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou need a qualification to become a geothermal technician and experience may be useful.
You need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Field Operations (Level 4) or similar
- a driver licence
You may need
- a New Zealand Certificate in Energy and Chemical Process Operations (Level 5)
- a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, geology, earth sciences or similar area
- a Postgraduate Certificate in Geothermal Energy Technology
- a driver licence with a special-type vehicle endorsement
- experience in similar work
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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