Geothermal Power Production Managers
Geothermal Power Production Managers run power plants that turn underground heat from the Earth into electricity. They plan daily operations, create work schedules, and supervise technicians while monitoring complex systems such as programmable logic controllers (PLCs), pumps, turbines, and cooling systems to keep the plant running safely and efficiently. They also make high-level decisions about maintenance, corrosion control, environmental permits, and budgets, and they look for ways to improve equipment performance, reduce waste, and meet strict safety and environmental regulations.
Did you know?
Job opportunities are primarily located in western states like California, Nevada, and Utah where geothermal resources are abundant.
At a glance
Typical average pay
$119,300 Avg/yr
Growth
Stable
Top skill
Critical Thinking
Things to consider
Regulatory Compliance Expertise
Success requires navigating complex federal and state environmental regulations specific to geothermal energy production in the US.
Renewable Energy Market Growth
Career prospects are enhanced by federal and state policies promoting clean energy transition and energy independence initiatives.
Key responsibilities
Record, review, or maintain daily logs, reports, maintenance, and other records associated with geothermal operations.
Perform or direct the performance of preventative maintenance on geothermal plant equipment.
Select and implement corrosion control or mitigation systems for geothermal plants.
Prepare environmental permit applications or compliance reports.
Obtain permits for constructing, upgrading, or operating geothermal power plants.