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Is being a geothermal technician a good fit for you?

Works at power plants and sites that make electricity from underground heat. Monitors and controls how they run.

What the work involves

  • Monitors and adjusts the running of geothermal power plant equipment and systems.
  • Prepares and keeps logs and reports of work done.
  • Finds and fixes faults in plant equipment, electrical systems, instruments and controls.
  • Collects and records data from geothermal power plants and wells.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. 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.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
  • Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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