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Automation Squad

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AI for Geothermal Technicians

Robert MacKelfresh

By Robert MacKelfresh

Founder, Automation Squad

Perform technical activities at power plants or individual installations necessary for the generation of power from geothermal energy sources. Monitor and control operating activities at geothermal power generation facilities and perform maintenance and repairs as necessary. Install, test, and maintain residential and commercial geothermal heat pumps.

Geothermal Technicians · O*NET 49-9099.01 · Job Zone 2 · sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor occupation database

Automation coverage

8 of 13tools on this list have an AI solution available today

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AI you can use for this job

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The tools this job actually uses

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  • Autodesk AutoCADhot
  • Microsoft Excelhot
  • Microsoft Office softwarehot
  • Microsoft Outlookhot
  • Microsoft Wordhot
  • SAP softwarehot
  • ClimateMaster GeoDesigner
  • Distributed control system DCS
  • Email software
  • Geographic information system GIS systems
  • Geothermal Properties Measurement Tool
  • Thermal Dynamics Ground Loop Design GLD
  • WaterFurnace International Ground Loop Design PREMIER

What this job involves

24 documented tasks, most important first. Showing 24.

  1. Adjust power production systems to meet load and distribution demands.
  2. Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.
  3. Prepare and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation of work performed.
  4. Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.
  5. Collect and record data associated with operating geothermal power plants or well fields.
  6. Maintain electrical switchgear, process controls, transmitters, gauges, and control equipment in accordance with geothermal plant procedures.
  7. Calculate heat loss and heat gain factors for residential properties to determine heating and cooling required by installed geothermal systems.
  8. Maintain, calibrate, or repair plant instrumentation, control, and electronic devices in geothermal plants.
  9. Install and maintain geothermal plant electrical protection equipment.
  10. Design and lay out geothermal heat systems according to property characteristics, heating and cooling requirements, piping and equipment requirements, applicable regulations, or other factors.
  11. Determine whether emergency or auxiliary systems will be needed to keep properties heated or cooled in extreme weather conditions.
  12. Install and maintain geothermal system instrumentation or controls.
  13. Perform pre- and post-installation pressure, flow, and related tests of vertical and horizontal geothermal loop piping.
  14. Prepare newly installed geothermal heat systems for operation by flushing, purging, or other actions.
  15. Identify equipment options, such as compressors, and make appropriate selections.
  16. Weld piping, such as high density polyethylene (HDPE) piping, using techniques such as butt, socket, side-wall, and electro-fusion welding.
  17. Test water sources for factors, such as flow volume and contaminant presence.
  18. Install, maintain, or repair ground or water source-coupled heat pumps to heat and cool residential or commercial building air or water.
  19. Integrate hot water heater systems with geothermal heat exchange systems.
  20. Determine the type of geothermal loop system most suitable to a specific property and its heating and cooling needs.
  21. Dig trenches for system piping to appropriate depths and lay piping in trenches.
  22. Apply coatings or operate systems to mitigate corrosion of geothermal plant equipment or structures.
  23. Backfill piping trenches to protect pipes from damage.
  24. Operate equipment, such as excavators, backhoes, rock hammers, trench compactors, pavement saws, grout mixers or pumps, geothermal loop reels, and coil tubing units (CTU).
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