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Is being a biomass plant manager a good fit for you?

Runs a power station that makes electricity by burning plant and organic waste. Leads the operating and repair teams.

What the work involves

  • Manages safety programmes at power plants.
  • Checks plant performance against official requirements.
  • Reviews logs and reports to spot faults and keep production safe.
  • Supervises staff who make power from wood, waste and other fuels.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be organising, hands-on and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingSome. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
  • Achievement. Progress, recognition, ambitious goals.

How much training it needs

Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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