[Core] [62% incumbents] Supervise biomass plant or substation operations, maintenance, repair, or testing activities.
  DWAs: Direct green energy production operations. | Direct maintenance and repair activities in green energy production facilities.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Conduct field inspections of biomass plants, stations, or substations to ensure normal and safe operating conditions.
  DWAs: Inspect operations of green energy facilities.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Plan and schedule plant activities, such as wood, waste, or refuse fuel deliveries, ash removal, and regular maintenance.
  DWAs: Schedule activities or facility use. | Schedule product or material transportation. | Direct maintenance and repair activities in green energy production facilities.

[Core] [62% incumbents] Evaluate power production or demand trends to identify opportunities for improved operations.
  DWAs: Analyze market research data. | Evaluate energy production data.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Compile and record operational data on forms or in log books.
  DWAs: Compile operational data. | Maintain operational records.

[Supplemental] [62% incumbents] Operate controls to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.
  DWAs: Operate green energy production equipment.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Manage safety programs at power generation facilities.
  DWAs: Monitor environment to ensure safety. | Enforce rules or regulations.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Review biomass operations performance specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  DWAs: Evaluate green operations or programs for compliance with standards or regulations.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels and safe production environments or to identify abnormalities with power production equipment or processes.
  DWAs: Monitor green energy equipment, systems, or facilities. | Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Supervise operations or maintenance employees in the production of power from biomass, such as wood, coal, paper sludge, or other waste or refuse.
  DWAs: Supervise workers performing environmentally sustainable activities.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Prepare and manage biomass plant budgets.
  DWAs: Prepare operational budgets for green energy or other green operations.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Inspect biomass gasification processes, equipment, and facilities for ways to maximize capacity and minimize operating costs.
  DWAs: Inspect operations of green energy facilities.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Manage parts and supply inventories for biomass plants.
  DWAs: Manage inventories of products or organizational resources.

[Core] [61% incumbents] Monitor and operate communications systems, such as mobile radios.
  DWAs: Monitor equipment operation to ensure proper functioning. | Operate communications equipment or systems.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Shut down and restart biomass power plants or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
  DWAs: Operate green energy production equipment.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Monitor the operating status of biomass plants by observing control system parameters, distributed control systems, switchboard gauges, dials, or other indicators.
  DWAs: Monitor green energy equipment, systems, or facilities.

[Supplemental] [61% incumbents] Test, maintain, or repair electrical power distribution machinery or equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and testing devices.
  DWAs: Test green technologies or processes. | Maintain green energy production plant equipment. | Perform manual service or maintenance tasks.

[Core] [60% incumbents] Prepare reports on biomass plant operations, status, maintenance, and other information.
  DWAs: Communicate green energy production information.

[Supplemental] [60% incumbents] Adjust equipment controls to generate specified amounts of electrical power.
  DWAs: Operate green energy production equipment.

--- SKILLS ---
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Monitoring (imp:3.88 lvl:4.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Writing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Science (imp:2.50 lvl:2.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:4.30 lvl:5.52) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Engineering and Technology (imp:4.08 lvl:4.80) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Production and Processing (imp:4.06 lvl:4.98) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Administration and Management (imp:4.05 lvl:4.97) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.87 lvl:4.45) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.70 lvl:4.25) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Administrative (imp:3.61 lvl:4.24) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Education and Training (imp:3.58 lvl:5.08) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Mathematics (imp:3.53 lvl:4.39) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.47 lvl:4.07) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Chemistry (imp:3.35 lvl:4.57) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  English Language (imp:3.34 lvl:3.93) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Design (imp:3.21 lvl:3.39) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Physics (imp:3.20 lvl:3.99) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Economics and Accounting (imp:3.14 lvl:3.78) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Building and Construction (imp:3.09 lvl:4.13) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.87 lvl:3.35) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Psychology (imp:2.85 lvl:3.91) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Transportation (imp:2.81 lvl:2.96) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Law and Government (imp:2.65 lvl:2.75) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Communications and Media (imp:2.63 lvl:2.45) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Telecommunications (imp:2.38 lvl:2.14) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:2.28 lvl:2.85) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.74 lvl:1.53) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.72 lvl:1.41) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Biology (imp:1.69 lvl:1.63) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Geography (imp:1.63 lvl:1.37) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.63 lvl:0.98) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.49) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  History and Archeology (imp:1.35) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Foreign Language (imp:1.26) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Food Production (imp:1.04) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.03) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:4.00 lvl:4.62) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Written Expression (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Information Ordering (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Near Vision (imp:3.62 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.62 lvl:3.38) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Number Facility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.12 lvl:3.38) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Far Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Speed of Closure (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Originality (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Manual Dexterity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Control Precision (imp:2.25 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Trunk Strength (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.25 lvl:2.38) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Rate Control (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Static Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:1.62) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Stamina (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:2.38) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Response Orientation (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.88 lvl:1.62) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.75 lvl:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.50 lvl:0.62) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Sound Localization (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.62) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.25 lvl:0.50) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Night Vision (imp:1.25 lvl:0.38) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Working with Computers (imp:4.51 lvl:3.86) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.42 lvl:5.70) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:4.35 lvl:4.82) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:4.34 lvl:4.88) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Processing Information (imp:4.34 lvl:5.29) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:4.30 lvl:4.74) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Getting Information (imp:4.26 lvl:4.75) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:4.26 lvl:4.40) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:4.23 lvl:5.06) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.18 lvl:5.09) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:4.12 lvl:4.71) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.09 lvl:4.46) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.02 lvl:4.60) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.01 lvl:4.50) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.90 lvl:4.15) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.90 lvl:4.65) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.84 lvl:4.17) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.81 lvl:4.33) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.81 lvl:4.27) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:3.76 lvl:4.49) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.70 lvl:4.48) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.66 lvl:4.15) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.61 lvl:4.50) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.59 lvl:3.99) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.55 lvl:4.04) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.48 lvl:4.89) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.39 lvl:4.98) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.38 lvl:3.64) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.23 lvl:4.72) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:2.92 lvl:2.67) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.92 lvl:3.60) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.90 lvl:4.14) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.77 lvl:3.16) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:2.75 lvl:2.91) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.73 lvl:3.46) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:2.68 lvl:4.27) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.65 lvl:3.53) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.54 lvl:2.64) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:2.34 lvl:2.40) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:2.27 lvl:3.70) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.67) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.75 lvl:4.12) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Time Management (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Instructing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.50) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Persuasion (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Operation and Control (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Negotiation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.75) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:2.38 lvl:2.75) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.75) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.75) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.62 lvl:0.88) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 246,250
  annual_median    : $126,060
  annual_pct10     : $78,000
  annual_pct25     : $98,160
  annual_pct75     : $161,880
  annual_pct90     : $205,520
  annual_mean      : $134,170
  hourly_median    : $60.61

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Delaware ($153,000)
  lowest_state     : Guam ($100,470)
  dispersion_ratio : 1.523x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (52 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:  185,250  median: $ 125,280
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   16,700  median: $ 119,990
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    9,320  median: $ 150,080
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    7,120  median: $ 162,760
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    3,750  median: $ 126,300
  Utilities                                emp:    3,720  median: $ 165,350
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:    3,170  median: $ 130,270
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    3,080  median: $ 129,040
  Construction                             emp:    3,030  median: $ 110,840
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    2,670  median: $ 122,440

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (20 total) ---
  Manufacturing                            emp:  185,250  median: $ 125,280
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   16,700  median: $ 119,990
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    9,320  median: $ 150,080
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    7,120  median: $ 162,760
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    3,750  median: $ 126,300
  Utilities                                emp:    3,720  median: $ 165,350
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction emp:    3,170  median: $ 130,270
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:    3,080  median: $ 129,040
  Construction                             emp:    3,030  median: $ 110,840
  Transportation and Warehousing           emp:    2,670  median: $ 122,440

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Drax Power Station (similarity: 0.4348)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drax_Power_Station
  QID: Q1629859
  Extract: Drax power station is a large biomass power station in Drax, North Yorkshire, England. It has a 2.6 GW capacity for biomass and had a 1.29 GW capacity for coal that was retired in 2021. Its name comes from the nearby village of Drax. It is situated on the River Ouse between Selby and Goole. Its gene

  Title: List of power stations in Ethiopia (similarity: 0.3548)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_power_stations_in_Ethiopia
  QID: Q6634620
  Extract: 
This page lists power stations in Ethiopia, both integrated with the national power grid but also isolated ones. Due to the quickly developing demand for electricity in Ethiopia, operational power plants are listed as well as those under construction and also proposed ones likely to be built within

  Title: Renewable energy in the Philippines (similarity: 0.1905)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy_in_the_Philippines
  QID: Q25326993
  Extract:  


As of 2023, renewable energy sources accounted for about 22% of the Philippines' total installed electricity generation capacity, according to the Department of Energy. The Philippines remains a net importer of fossil fuels, which underscores the government's push to expand local renewable energ

  Title: Renewable energy in Afghanistan (similarity: 0.3390)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renewable_energy_in_Afghanistan
  QID: Q16938624
  Extract: Renewable energy in Afghanistan includes biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, and wind power. Afghanistan is a landlocked country surrounded by five other countries. With a population of less than 35 million people, it is one of the lowest energy consuming countries in relation to a global standi

  Title: Enel Green Power (similarity: 0.2727)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enel_Green_Power
  QID: Q3725218
  Extract: Enel Green Power S.p.A. is an Italian multinational renewable energy corporation, headquartered in Rome. 
The company was formed as a subsidiary of the power generation firm Enel in December 2008. It has operations in five continents generating energy from solar, geothermal, wind and hydropower sour

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inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on detailed O*NET data including specific tasks, skills, and related occupations. BLS wage data provides reliable market intelligence. Limited only by absence of direct Wikipedia match for additional context validation.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-03T12:23:54.627809+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,478
tokens_output        : 4,198
cost_usd             : $0.046326
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found, though Drax Power Station provides relevant context as a major biomass power facility. Forest management was identified as the best general candidate but lacks specific power generation management focus.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Biomass Power Plant Managers oversee operations at facilities that convert organic materials like wood waste, agricultural residues, and dedicated energy crops into electrical power. They direct plant operations, supervise maintenance and operations staff, and ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations. These managers combine technical expertise in power generation with leadership skills to optimize facility performance and manage renewable energy production operations.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves reviewing operational data and production reports to assess plant performance and identify optimization opportunities. They conduct field inspections of equipment, generators, and fuel handling systems to ensure safe operating conditions and compliance with environmental regulations. Much of their time is spent coordinating with operations and maintenance teams, planning fuel deliveries and ash removal schedules, and managing safety programs. They operate control systems to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators and boilers, while monitoring processes and materials throughout the facility. Administrative duties include compiling operational records, reviewing compliance documentation, and using software tools like Microsoft Excel to analyze production trends and demand forecasts.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful biomass plant managers possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, as evidenced by the high importance of critical thinking, monitoring, and deductive reasoning skills. Their RIASEC profile emphasizes conventional and realistic orientations, indicating comfort with systematic processes, technical equipment, and structured environments. They excel at organizing, planning, and prioritizing multiple complex operations while effectively guiding and motivating diverse teams. Strong communication skills in both oral and written formats are essential for coordinating with staff, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders. The combination of mechanical knowledge, engineering understanding, and management capabilities attracts individuals who enjoy both technical challenges and leadership responsibilities in the renewable energy sector.

CAREER ENTRY:
Entry typically requires a bachelor's degree (61.5% of workers), often in engineering, management, or related technical fields, though some positions accept associate degrees (16.7%) with relevant experience. Many professionals begin in operations or maintenance roles within power generation facilities before advancing to management positions. Post-secondary certificates in energy technology, plant operations, or related fields provide alternative pathways, particularly when combined with industry experience. Job Zone 4 classification indicates considerable preparation is needed, often including several years of progressive responsibility in power plant operations or related industrial management roles.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to senior management positions such as plant superintendent, regional operations manager, or director of renewable energy operations. Many professionals transition to consulting roles, helping other organizations develop biomass energy projects or optimize existing operations. The growing renewable energy sector provides opportunities to move into corporate roles with energy companies, regulatory positions with environmental agencies, or leadership roles in other clean energy technologies like geothermal or hydroelectric power. Some advance into biofuels production management or renewable energy project development, leveraging their operational expertise in broader energy portfolio management.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The field offers strong compensation with median annual wages of $126,060 according to BLS OEWS May 2025, ranging from $78,000 to $205,520 for the 10th to 90th percentiles. With only 246,250 employed nationally, this represents a specialized but stable career path within the broader renewable energy expansion. Manufacturing employs the largest share (185,250 workers), followed by wholesale trade and professional services sectors. Geographic dispersion shows moderate variation, with Delaware offering the highest wages at $153,000 compared to $100,470 in Guam, a 1.52x ratio. The biomass energy sector's growth aligns with renewable energy mandates and sustainability initiatives, though market demand varies by region based on available biomass feedstock and state energy policies.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role maintains strong prospects against automation due to its emphasis on complex problem solving, personnel management, and regulatory compliance activities that require human judgment. While computerized monitoring systems handle routine data collection and some operational controls, the work activities of guiding subordinates, conducting field inspections, and managing safety programs resist automation. The combination of technical oversight, strategic planning, and stakeholder coordination creates a management position that benefits from technological tools without being displaced by them.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [riasec_cluster] Geothermal Production Managers (11-3051.02) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles share high conventional and realistic RIASEC codes, managing renewable energy facility operations with similar technical and management requirements.
    data: RIASEC C:5.34 R:5.12
    data: Related occupation Primary-Short
    data: Similar power plant management activities
  [skill_overlap] Industrial Production Managers (11-3051.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles emphasize organizing/planning work, personnel management, and monitoring processes with similar importance and skill level requirements.
    data: Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work imp:4.4
    data: Management of Personnel Resources imp:3.8
    data: Related occupation Primary-Long
  [career_pathway] Biomass Plant Technicians (51-8013.03) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural progression path from technician to management role within the same biomass power generation industry and facility type.
    data: Related occupation Primary-Short
    data: Supervise biomass plant operations tasks
    data: Same biomass power generation focus
  [knowledge_overlap] Biofuels Production Managers (11-3051.03) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles require mechanical knowledge, production and processing expertise, and administration/management skills in renewable energy contexts.
    data: Mechanical knowledge imp:4.3
    data: Production and Processing knowledge imp:4.1
    data: Related occupation Primary-Short
  [task_similarity] Gas Plant Operators (51-8092.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both roles operate controls to regulate generators and monitor plant operations, though in different fuel contexts.
    data: Operate controls to start, stop, or regulate generators
    data: Monitor processes and materials
    data: Related occupation Primary-Long

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['biomass', 'power plant', 'renewable energy', 'plant manager', 'operations manager', 'energy production', 'bioenergy', 'sustainable energy']
  exclude_keywords : ['fossil fuel', 'nuclear', 'coal plant', 'natural gas', 'petroleum']
  title_patterns   : ['Biomass.*Manager', '.*Plant.*Manager', '.*Operations.*Manager', '.*Production.*Manager', '.*Superintendent']
  common_variations: ['Biomass Plant Manager', 'Biomass Power Plant Manager', 'Biomass Production Manager', 'Renewable Energy Manager', 'Bioenergy Manager', 'Sustainable Energy Manager', 'Green Energy Manager', 'Plant Operations Manager']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'energy', 'power', 'operations', 'others', 'production', 'biomass', 'management', 'activities', 'green', 'principles', 'plant', 'maintenance', 'includes', 'materials', 'renewable', 'objects', 'facilities', 'control', 'monitoring']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  39  0.01499  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:59%  dwas:21%  onet_tasks:15%
energy                     39  0.01499  inference            inference:38%  dwas:36%  wikipedia:26%
power                      30  0.01153  wikipedia            wikipedia:43%  inference:30%  onet_tasks:27%
operations                 29  0.01115  inference            inference:41%  onet_dimensions:21%  onet_tasks:17%
others                     28  0.01076  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
production                 27  0.01038  dwas                 dwas:33%  onet_dimensions:30%  onet_tasks:19%
biomass                    22  0.00846  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:50%  inference:32%  wikipedia:18%
management                 18  0.00692  inference            inference:61%  onet_dimensions:39%
activities                 17  0.00653  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:53%  dwas:24%  onet_tasks:12%
green                      17  0.00653  dwas                 dwas:94%  wikipedia:6%
principles                 16  0.00615  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
plant                      15  0.00577  inference            inference:47%  onet_tasks:27%  onet_dimensions:20%
maintenance                15  0.00577  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:33%  onet_dimensions:27%  dwas:20%
includes                   14  0.00538  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:86%  wikipedia:14%
materials                  13  0.00500  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:77%  inference:15%  dwas:8%
renewable                  13  0.00500  inference            inference:54%  wikipedia:46%
objects                    12  0.00461  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
facilities                 11  0.00423  dwas                 dwas:55%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:18%
control                    11  0.00423  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  onet_tasks:18%  inference:9%
monitoring                 11  0.00423  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:27%
resources                  11  0.00423  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:82%  dwas:9%  wikipedia:9%
operate                    10  0.00384  dwas                 dwas:40%  onet_dimensions:30%  onet_tasks:20%
performance                10  0.00384  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:20%  onet_tasks:10%
techniques                 10  0.00384  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                    10  0.00384  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:90%  wikipedia:10%
body                       10  0.00384  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
operational                 9  0.00346  inference            inference:44%  dwas:33%  onet_tasks:11%
tools                       9  0.00346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  onet_tasks:22%  inference:22%
problems                    9  0.00346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
problem                     9  0.00346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:78%  inference:22%
rules                       9  0.00346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
ideas                       9  0.00346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
performing                  9  0.00346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  dwas:11%
developing                  9  0.00346  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  wikipedia:11%
programs                    8  0.00308  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:50%  inference:25%  onet_tasks:12%
compliance                  8  0.00308  inference            inference:50%  dwas:25%  onet_tasks:12%
hand                        8  0.00308  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  onet_tasks:12%
procedures                  8  0.00308  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
human                       8  0.00308  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:88%  inference:12%
technical                   8  0.00308  inference            inference:62%  onet_dimensions:38%