As a Geothermal Technician, you will need to master following:

• check compatibility of materials
• geothermal energy systems
• geothermal power generation methods
• geothermal power plant operations
• operate drilling equipment
• switching devices
• test pipeline infrastructure operations
• types of heat pumps

More generally, a geothermal technician is also versed in:

• apply health and safety standards
• conduct routine machinery checks
• electric current
• electric generators
• electrical equipment regulations
• electrical power safety regulations
• electricity
• health and safety in the workplace
• maintain electrical equipment
• prevent pipeline deterioration
• respond to emergency calls for repairs
• test electrical equipment
• test procedures in electricity transmission
• thermodynamics
• troubleshoot

It also helps to know the following:

• assess heating and cooling systems
• combined heat and power generation
• coordinate electricity generation
• define energy profiles
• district heating and cooling
• domestic cooling systems
• electric heating systems
• perform energy simulations
• promote sustainable energy
• provide information on geothermal heat pumps
• smart grids systems
• zero-energy building design
• electricity consumption
• ensure safety in electrical power operations
• maintain records of maintenance interventions
• promote environmental awareness
• promote sustainability
• renewable energy technologies