[Core] [64% incumbents] Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Prepare and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation of work performed.
  DWAs: Document operational activities. | Maintain repair or maintenance records.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Collect and record data associated with operating geothermal power plants or well fields.
  DWAs: Document operational activities.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Determine whether emergency or auxiliary systems will be needed to keep properties heated or cooled in extreme weather conditions.
  DWAs: Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Perform pre- and post-installation pressure, flow, and related tests of vertical and horizontal geothermal loop piping.
  DWAs: Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

[Core] [64% incumbents] Identify equipment options, such as compressors, and make appropriate selections.
  DWAs: Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Adjust power production systems to meet load and distribution demands.
  DWAs: Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Maintain electrical switchgear, process controls, transmitters, gauges, and control equipment in accordance with geothermal plant procedures.
  DWAs: Repair electronic equipment.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Install and maintain geothermal plant electrical protection equipment.
  DWAs: Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. | Maintain work equipment or machinery.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Design and lay out geothermal heat systems according to property characteristics, heating and cooling requirements, piping and equipment requirements, applicable regulations, or other factors.
  DWAs: Develop equipment or component configurations.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Install and maintain geothermal system instrumentation or controls.
  DWAs: Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. | Maintain work equipment or machinery.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Prepare newly installed geothermal heat systems for operation by flushing, purging, or other actions.
  DWAs: Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Weld piping, such as high density polyethylene (HDPE) piping, using techniques such as butt, socket, side-wall, and electro-fusion welding.
  DWAs: Operate welding equipment.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Test water sources for factors, such as flow volume and contaminant presence.
  DWAs: Test fluids to identify contamination or other problems.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Install, maintain, or repair ground or water source-coupled heat pumps to heat and cool residential or commercial building air or water.
  DWAs: Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment. | Service heating, ventilation or air-conditioning (HVAC) systems or components.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Integrate hot water heater systems with geothermal heat exchange systems.
  DWAs: Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Determine the type of geothermal loop system most suitable to a specific property and its heating and cooling needs.
  DWAs: Determine types of equipment, tools, or materials needed for jobs.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Apply coatings or operate systems to mitigate corrosion of geothermal plant equipment or structures.
  DWAs: Apply protective coverings to objects or surfaces near work areas.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Backfill piping trenches to protect pipes from damage.
  DWAs: Pour materials into or on designated areas.

[Supplemental] [64% incumbents] Operate equipment, such as excavators, backhoes, rock hammers, trench compactors, pavement saws, grout mixers or pumps, geothermal loop reels, and coil tubing units (CTU).
  DWAs: Move large objects using heavy equipment.

[Core] [63% incumbents] Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.
  DWAs: Troubleshoot equipment or systems operation problems. | Repair green energy equipment or systems.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Calculate heat loss and heat gain factors for residential properties to determine heating and cooling required by installed geothermal systems.
  DWAs: Install energy-efficient heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) equipment.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Maintain, calibrate, or repair plant instrumentation, control, and electronic devices in geothermal plants.
  DWAs: Calibrate equipment to specifications. | Repair electronic equipment.

[Supplemental] [63% incumbents] Dig trenches for system piping to appropriate depths and lay piping in trenches.
  DWAs: Dig holes or trenches. | Install piping for installation or maintenance activities.

--- SKILLS ---
  Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:3.62) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Active Listening (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Writing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Speaking (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Mathematics (imp:2.75 lvl:3.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.12 lvl:2.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Mechanical (imp:4.42 lvl:5.40) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  English Language (imp:3.80 lvl:3.85) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Physics (imp:3.72 lvl:4.42) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Education and Training (imp:3.65 lvl:4.17) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Public Safety and Security (imp:3.44 lvl:3.80) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Chemistry (imp:3.32 lvl:4.14) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Design (imp:3.28 lvl:4.13) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Mathematics (imp:3.28 lvl:3.97) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Telecommunications (imp:3.28 lvl:3.52) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Production and Processing (imp:3.21 lvl:3.48) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Administration and Management (imp:3.20 lvl:3.81) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.15 lvl:4.02) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Administrative (imp:3.07 lvl:3.15) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Engineering and Technology (imp:3.06 lvl:4.12) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Building and Construction (imp:2.71 lvl:3.76) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Law and Government (imp:2.63 lvl:2.76) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Communications and Media (imp:2.42 lvl:2.41) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.30 lvl:2.03) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Transportation (imp:2.20 lvl:2.16) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.13 lvl:1.89) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:2.11 lvl:1.52) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Geography (imp:2.03 lvl:1.93) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Psychology (imp:1.99 lvl:1.64) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Biology (imp:1.89 lvl:1.56) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Economics and Accounting (imp:1.82) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sales and Marketing (imp:1.47 lvl:0.95) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  History and Archeology (imp:1.45 lvl:1.02) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.30 lvl:0.82) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.24) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Foreign Language (imp:1.22) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Food Production (imp:1.08) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.00) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Near Vision (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.38) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Perceptual Speed (imp:3.62 lvl:3.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:3.38 lvl:3.12) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Information Ordering (imp:3.25 lvl:3.12) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Visualization (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Selective Attention (imp:3.25 lvl:3.75) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Control Precision (imp:3.25 lvl:3.88) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.12 lvl:3.75) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Extent Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:3.12 lvl:3.12) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Written Comprehension (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Time Sharing (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Manual Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Finger Dexterity (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Reaction Time (imp:3.00 lvl:3.25) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Trunk Strength (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Far Vision (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.00 lvl:2.62) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Rate Control (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Depth Perception (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:3.38) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Memorization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Response Orientation (imp:2.62 lvl:2.75) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Static Strength (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:2.62 lvl:2.50) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Stamina (imp:2.38 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Spatial Orientation (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Dynamic Strength (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Sound Localization (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Night Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.75 lvl:1.12) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Getting Information (imp:4.43 lvl:3.62) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.42 lvl:4.19) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.33 lvl:4.47) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:4.26 lvl:5.49) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:4.23 lvl:4.09) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:4.17 lvl:5.30) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:4.05 lvl:3.72) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.02 lvl:4.79) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:3.96 lvl:4.76) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:3.94 lvl:4.72) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:3.94 lvl:4.88) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:3.92 lvl:4.02) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.88 lvl:4.07) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.80 lvl:3.97) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.76 lvl:3.13) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.60 lvl:3.57) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:3.59 lvl:4.32) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Working with Computers (imp:3.54 lvl:3.44) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.48 lvl:3.42) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.41 lvl:3.83) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:3.41 lvl:3.97) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.38 lvl:3.85) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.34 lvl:3.31) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:3.33 lvl:3.48) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Processing Information (imp:3.32 lvl:3.77) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.30 lvl:4.19) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.30 lvl:3.64) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Thinking Creatively (imp:3.23 lvl:3.65) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:3.23 lvl:3.22) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.20 lvl:3.39) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:3.00 lvl:3.06) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.95 lvl:3.19) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.94 lvl:3.29) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:2.80 lvl:3.27) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:2.66 lvl:2.88) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.61 lvl:2.92) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:2.54 lvl:2.56) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:2.41 lvl:2.05) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:2.06 lvl:1.76) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.95 lvl:1.86) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:1.53 lvl:1.05) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Operations Monitoring (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Troubleshooting (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Operation and Control (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.12 lvl:2.88) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Repairing (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Coordination (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Installation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:2.88 lvl:2.25) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:2.88 lvl:2.38) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Equipment Selection (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Time Management (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.62 lvl:2.25) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Negotiation (imp:2.38 lvl:2.12) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Persuasion (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 176,300
  annual_median    : $49,230
  annual_pct10     : $36,080
  annual_pct25     : $42,170
  annual_pct75     : $61,900
  annual_pct90     : $77,040
  annual_mean      : $53,850
  hourly_median    : $23.67

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Alaska ($75,360)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($26,110)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.886x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   33,380  median: $  46,460
  Manufacturing                            emp:   24,130  median: $  51,370
  Retail Trade                             emp:   22,870  median: $  47,250
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   20,880  median: $  51,440
  Construction                             emp:   18,900  median: $  48,920
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   14,860  median: $  68,120
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    8,310  median: $  47,250
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    7,950  median: $  48,070
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    6,690  median: $  43,560
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    5,660  median: $  46,820

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (19 total) ---
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:   33,380  median: $  46,460
  Manufacturing                            emp:   24,130  median: $  51,370
  Retail Trade                             emp:   22,870  median: $  47,250
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:   20,880  median: $  51,440
  Construction                             emp:   18,900  median: $  48,920
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   14,860  median: $  68,120
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    8,310  median: $  47,250
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:    7,950  median: $  48,070
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation      emp:    6,690  median: $  43,560
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    5,660  median: $  46,820

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--- SEMANTIC NEIGHBORS (5) ---

  Title: Enel North America (similarity: 0.4500)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enel_North_America
  QID: Q117317727
  Extract: Enel North America is an American company headquartered in Andover, MA, United States. One of the renewable energy operators in North America, it was formed as a subsidiary of the global utility Enel S.p.A. in 2000. It has operations in the United States and Canada through its renewables and energy 

  Title: Lotte World Tower (similarity: 0.2051)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lotte_World_Tower
  QID: Q494895
  Extract: Lotte World Tower is a 123-story, 555 metres (1,821 ft) supertall skyscraper, located in Sincheon-dong, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea. It is the sixth-tallest building in the world, the tallest in OECD countries and in South Korea, and also the first in South Korea to be over 100 stories tall.

  Title: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (similarity: 0.2500)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heating%2C_ventilation%2C_and_air_conditioning
  QID: Q1798773
  Extract: Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems regulate temperature, humidity, and indoor air quality in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, and in enclosed vehicles. They are designed to provide thermal comfort and to control airborne contaminants through heating, cooling, ventil

  Title: Mount Takahe (similarity: 0.2353)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Takahe
  QID: Q358755
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  Title: Electricity sector in Bangladesh (similarity: 0.3704)
  URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electricity_sector_in_Bangladesh
  QID: Q5357828
  Extract: The electricity sector in Bangladesh operates using a single national grid, managed by the state-owned Power Grid Company of Bangladesh (PGCB), with an installed capacity of 25,700 MW as of June 2022. Bangladesh's energy sector is not up to the mark. However, per capita energy consumption in Banglad

model_pass1          : claude-sonnet-4-20250514
model_pass2          : claude-haiku-4-5-20251001
inference_confidence : high
confidence_notes     : Strong confidence based on detailed O*NET task descriptions, comprehensive skills and knowledge data, and clear wage information from BLS. The occupation represents a well-defined technical role in the growing renewable energy sector.
inferred_at          : 2026-06-04T00:59:32.979491+00:00
tokens_input         : 4,676
tokens_output        : 4,623
cost_usd             : $0.050888
wikipedia_used       : False
wikipedia_title      : None
wikipedia_note       : No exact Wikipedia match found for geothermal technicians. Related content includes Enel North America (geothermal energy company) and general HVAC systems information, indicating the specialized nature of this emerging renewable energy occupation.

--- PROSE FIELDS ---

ROLE SUMMARY:
Geothermal Technicians perform technical activities necessary for generating power from geothermal energy sources, monitoring and controlling operations at geothermal power plants and individual installations. They install, test, maintain, and repair geothermal equipment including heat pumps, power plant machinery, and underground loop systems. These technicians combine mechanical expertise with electrical knowledge to ensure optimal performance of geothermal energy systems.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A typical day involves monitoring and adjusting geothermal power plant equipment to maintain optimal performance levels, collecting and recording operational data, and preparing detailed logs and reports of work performed. Technicians perform pre- and post-installation pressure and flow tests on vertical and horizontal geothermal loop piping systems. They maintain electrical switchgear, process controls, transmitters, and gauges according to geothermal safety protocols. When equipment issues arise, they troubleshoot problems, identify appropriate replacement components like compressors, and perform repairs on electronic equipment. The role requires adjusting power production systems to meet distribution demands and designing geothermal heat system layouts based on property characteristics and heating requirements.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong mechanical aptitude combined with realistic problem-solving preferences, as evidenced by the high Realistic (6.38) RIASEC profile. They demonstrate excellent visual perception and near vision abilities for detailed equipment inspection, along with strong deductive reasoning skills for troubleshooting complex systems. Successful technicians show high problem sensitivity to detect equipment issues before they become critical failures. They work well with conventional procedures and documentation requirements, reflected in the moderate Conventional (4.99) score, and can maintain detailed operational logs and safety protocols.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most positions require a high school diploma (65.8%) or post-secondary certificate in relevant technical fields (20.5%), with some college coursework beneficial (12.2%). Entry-level technicians typically gain experience through on-the-job training programs or apprenticeships in related fields such as HVAC, electrical systems, or power plant operations. Prior experience with mechanical systems, electrical equipment, or energy production facilities provides valuable preparation for this specialized role.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Career advancement often leads to supervisory roles such as Geothermal Production Manager positions, or specialization in related renewable energy technologies like wind turbine service or solar thermal installation. Experienced technicians may progress to power plant operator roles, electrical and electronics repair positions, or transition into design and engineering support roles. Some advance to become stationary engineers or move into power distribution and dispatch operations within the broader energy sector.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
According to BLS OEWS May 2025, Geothermal Technicians earn a median annual wage of $49,230, with the range spanning from $36,080 at the 10th percentile to $77,040 at the 90th percentile across 176,300 employed positions. Geographic wage variation is significant, with Alaska offering the highest compensation at $75,360 compared to Puerto Rico at $26,110, representing a 2.89x ratio difference. Employment is concentrated in Administrative and Support Services (33,380 positions), Manufacturing (24,130), and Retail Trade sectors (22,870). The renewable energy sector's growth, driven by climate initiatives and energy independence goals, suggests increasing demand for specialized geothermal expertise.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
The role shows moderate resistance to automation due to the hands-on nature of equipment installation, maintenance, and complex problem-solving in varied field conditions. While monitoring systems may become more automated, the physical aspects of handling and moving objects (importance 4.2, level 5.3) and controlling machines and processes (importance 4.3, level 5.5) require human dexterity and judgment that remain difficult to automate.

--- REASONED EDGES ---
  [skill_overlap] Power Plant Operators (51-8013.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both roles require operations monitoring, troubleshooting, and operation and control skills for power generation equipment
    data: Operations Monitoring (3.9)
    data: Troubleshooting (3.6)
    data: Operation and Control (3.4)
  [riasec_cluster] Wind Turbine Service Technicians (49-9081.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both show strong Realistic preferences (R:6.38) for hands-on mechanical work with renewable energy systems
    data: RIASEC R:6.38
    data: Mechanical knowledge (4.4)
    data: Equipment maintenance tasks
  [knowledge_overlap] Electrical and Electronics Repairers, Powerhouse, Substation, and Relay (49-2095.00) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Both require mechanical knowledge, physics understanding, and electrical system maintenance expertise
    data: Mechanical knowledge (4.4)
    data: Physics (3.7)
    data: Electrical switchgear maintenance
  [task_similarity] Solar Thermal Installers and Technicians (47-2152.04) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Both involve installing renewable energy systems, performing pressure and flow tests, and maintaining heating equipment
    data: Installation tasks
    data: Pressure/flow testing
    data: Heating system design
  [career_pathway] Stationary Engineers and Boiler Operators (51-8021.00) — confidence:medium
    reasoning: Progression path based on similar equipment monitoring, maintenance, and power generation operations experience
    data: Equipment monitoring
    data: Power generation
    data: Job Zone 2 preparation
  [transferable_skill] Hydroelectric Plant Technicians (51-8013.04) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Quality control analysis and complex problem solving skills transfer between renewable energy plant operations
    data: Quality Control Analysis (3.2)
    data: Complex Problem Solving (3.1)
    data: Plant operations
  [career_pathway] Geothermal Production Managers (11-3051.02) — confidence:high
    reasoning: Natural advancement from technician to management roles within the same geothermal energy specialization
    data: Same industry specialization
    data: Supervisory progression
    data: Geothermal expertise

--- NORMALIZER SIGNALS ---
  match_keywords   : ['geothermal', 'technician', 'heat pump', 'loop system', 'renewable energy', 'power plant', 'HVAC geothermal', 'ground source']
  exclude_keywords : ['manager', 'engineer', 'designer', 'supervisor', 'sales']
  title_patterns   : ['Geothermal.*Technician', 'Ground Source.*Technician', 'GSHP Technician', 'Geothermal.*Installer', 'Geothermal.*Service']
  common_variations: ['Geothermal Technician', 'Ground Source Heat Pump Technician', 'GSHP Technician', 'Geothermal Field Technician', 'Geothermal HVAC Technician', 'Geothermal Service Technician', 'Geothermal System Installer', 'O and M Technician']

total_terms    : 40
top_words      : ['equipment', 'geothermal', 'others', 'energy', 'principles', 'objects', 'materials', 'plant', 'production', 'heating', 'air', 'includes', 'activities', 'power', 'control', 'performance', 'problems', 'hvac', 'operations', 'needed']
source_layers  : onet_tasks | onet_dimensions | dwas | wikipedia | inference

TERM                    COUNT     FREQ  DOMINANT SOURCE      SOURCE BREAKDOWN
──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
equipment                  60  0.02275  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:38%  dwas:35%  onet_tasks:13%
geothermal                 29  0.01100  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:52%  inference:48%
others                     28  0.01062  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
energy                     22  0.00834  inference            inference:41%  wikipedia:32%  dwas:27%
principles                 17  0.00645  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:94%  wikipedia:6%
objects                    15  0.00569  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  dwas:13%  inference:7%
materials                  14  0.00531  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:71%  dwas:29%
plant                      13  0.00493  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:46%  inference:31%  onet_dimensions:23%
production                 13  0.00493  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  inference:23%  onet_tasks:8%
heating                    13  0.00493  dwas                 dwas:54%  onet_tasks:23%  wikipedia:15%
air                        13  0.00493  dwas                 dwas:54%  wikipedia:23%  onet_dimensions:15%
includes                   13  0.00493  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:92%  inference:8%
activities                 13  0.00493  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:69%  dwas:23%  inference:8%
power                      12  0.00455  inference            inference:67%  onet_tasks:25%  wikipedia:8%
control                    12  0.00455  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:67%  onet_tasks:17%  wikipedia:17%
performance                12  0.00455  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:58%  dwas:17%  inference:17%
problems                   12  0.00455  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:75%  dwas:17%  inference:8%
hvac                       12  0.00455  dwas                 dwas:58%  wikipedia:25%  inference:17%
operations                 11  0.00417  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  inference:27%  onet_tasks:9%
needed                     11  0.00417  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:64%  dwas:27%  onet_tasks:9%
electrical                 11  0.00417  inference            inference:45%  onet_tasks:27%  onet_dimensions:18%
design                     11  0.00417  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:55%  wikipedia:27%  onet_tasks:9%
techniques                 11  0.00417  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:91%  onet_tasks:9%
monitoring                 11  0.00417  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:73%  inference:27%
mechanical                 11  0.00417  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:45%  inference:27%  wikipedia:18%
procedures                 10  0.00379  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:80%  onet_tasks:10%  inference:10%
install                    10  0.00379  dwas                 dwas:60%  onet_tasks:30%  inference:10%
heat                       10  0.00379  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:70%  inference:20%  wikipedia:10%
repair                     10  0.00379  dwas                 dwas:40%  onet_tasks:20%  onet_dimensions:20%
problem                    10  0.00379  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:70%  inference:30%
body                       10  0.00379  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ventilation                10  0.00379  dwas                 dwas:70%  wikipedia:30%
piping                      9  0.00341  onet_tasks           onet_tasks:78%  dwas:11%  inference:11%
actions                     9  0.00341  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:89%  onet_tasks:11%
electronic                  9  0.00341  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:56%  dwas:22%  onet_tasks:11%
resources                   9  0.00341  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
quickly                     9  0.00341  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
ideas                       9  0.00341  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:100%
appropriate                 8  0.00303  onet_dimensions      onet_dimensions:62%  onet_tasks:25%  inference:12%
building                    8  0.00303  wikipedia            wikipedia:50%  onet_dimensions:38%  onet_tasks:12%