What they do
Manage operations at geothermal power generation facilities. Maintain and monitor geothermal plant equipment for efficient and safe plant operations.
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Also called: |
Plant Manager, Plant Supervisor, Power Plant Operations Manager
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Wages
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Industrial Production Managers* |
Vermont - 2023 |
Percentile1 | Hourly | Yearly |
10% |
$ 36.05 |
$74,980 |
25% |
$ 42.68 |
$88,770 |
Median |
$ 47.94 |
$99,710 |
75% |
$ 63.26 |
$131,590 |
90% |
$ 80.27 |
$166,950 |
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Average |
$ 54.56 |
$113,470 |
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Industries of Employment
Industrial Production Managers* |
United States - 2020 |
Industry | Percent of total |
- Fabricated metal product manufacturing
| 10% |
- Transportation equipment manufacturing
| 9% |
| 8% |
| 8% |
| 7% |
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Knowledge
People in this career often know a lot about: |
- Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
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- Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
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- Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
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- Public Safety and Security
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
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- Mathematics
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
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Skills
People in this career often have these skills: |
- Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
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- Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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- Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
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- Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
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- Coordination
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
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Interests
People in this career often prefer these work environments: |
- Enterprising
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
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- Conventional
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
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Work Styles
People in this career will do well at jobs that need: |
- Integrity
Job requires being honest and ethical.
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- Leadership
Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
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- Dependability
Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
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- Analytical Thinking
Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
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- Attention to Detail
Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
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Tasks
On the job, you would: |
- Supervise employees in geothermal power plants or well fields.
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- Oversee geothermal plant operations, maintenance, and repairs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
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- Communicate geothermal plant conditions to employees.
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- Identify and evaluate equipment, procedural, or conditional inefficiencies involving geothermal plant systems.
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- Perform or direct the performance of preventative maintenance on geothermal plant equipment.
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Projected Employment
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Industrial Production Managers* |
Vermont |
2020 employment |
517 |
2030 employment |
572 |
Annual percent change (compounded) |
1.0% |
Annual projected job openings (due to change and separations) |
42 |
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Education and Experience:
Industrial Production Managers* |
- Typical education needed for entry
Bachelor's degree
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- Work experience in a related occupation
5 years or more
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- Typical on-the-job training needed to attain competency
None
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Physical Work Activity
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. |
- Physical activity is Somewhat Important
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- Level of activity is Moderate
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Job Zone
Medium Preparation Needed |
- Specific Vocational Preparation Range
(6.0 to < 7.0) - A typical worker will require
over 1 year up to and including 2 years
of training to achieve average performance in this occupation.
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Education Level
How much education do most people in this career have? |
Education level | | Percent of U.S. Workers |
Doctoral or professional degree or post-MA certificate | | 0% |
Master's degree or post-BA certificate | | 5% |
Bachelor's degree | | 15% |
Associate's degree | | 3% |
Certificate or some college, no degree | | 67% |
High school diploma or equivalent | | 11% |
Less than high school diploma | | 0% |
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Abilities
People in this career often have talent in: |
- Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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- Oral Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
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- Deductive Reasoning
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
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- Problem Sensitivity
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
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- Inductive Reasoning
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
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Work Activities
In general, what you might do: |
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
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- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
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- Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
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- Scheduling Work and Activities
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
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- Working with Computers
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
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Detailed Work Activities
What you might do in a day: |
- Supervise workers performing environmentally sustainable activities.
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- Direct green energy production operations.
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- Direct maintenance and repair activities in green energy production facilities.
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- Prepare forms or applications.
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- Prepare reports related to compliance matters.
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Other Resources
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