O*NET-SOC 49-9099.01

Geothermal Technicians

Perform technical activities at power plants or individual installations necessary for the generation of power from geothermal energy sources. Monitor and control operating activities at geothermal power generation facilities and perform maintenance and repairs as necessary. Install, test, and maintain residential and commercial geothermal heat pumps.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 2 – Some preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresSome previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed
Broad occupation in O*NETFalse (No)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Operations Monitoring2.B.3.g3.8808/2020
Monitoring2.A.2.d3.7508/2020
Troubleshooting2.B.3.k3.6208/2020
Operation and Control2.B.3.h3.3808/2020
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a3.2508/2020
Quality Control Analysis2.B.3.m3.2508/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Near Vision1.A.4.a.13.8808/2020
Deductive Reasoning1.A.1.b.43.7508/2020
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.33.7508/2020
Perceptual Speed1.A.1.e.33.6208/2020
Arm-Hand Steadiness1.A.2.a.13.3808/2020
Control Precision1.A.2.b.13.2508/2020

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.Core6408/2020
Prepare and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation of work performed.Core6408/2020
Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.Core6308/2020
Collect and record data associated with operating geothermal power plants or well fields.Core6408/2020
Determine whether emergency or auxiliary systems will be needed to keep properties heated or cooled in extreme weather conditions.Core6408/2020

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Realistic6.3811/2023
Conventional4.9911/2023
Investigative3.4411/2023
Enterprising1.7811/2023
Social1.6811/2023
Artistic1.011/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.