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Biomass Power Plant Managers in Texas

Biomass Power Plant Managers in Texas

Thinking about a career as a Biomass Power Plant Managers in Texas? Below are the key facts. Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

What do Biomass Power Plant Managers Make in Texas?

For a biomass power plant managers working in Texas, wages run about $127,840 per year (or roughly $61.46/hour).Earnings range from $76,420 at the 10th percentile to $206,280 at the 90th percentile.

Wage Statistic Annual Hourly
10th percentile $76,420 $36.74
25th percentile $96,510 $46.40
Median (50th) $127,840 $61.46
75th percentile $164,260 $78.97
90th percentile $206,280 $99.18
Salary ranges for Biomass Power Plant Managers in Texas

The location quotient — a measure of how concentrated this occupation is in Texas relative to the national average — is 1.03.

National Wage Comparison

Nationally, biomass power plant managers earn a median of $146,025 per year ($70.20/hour), lower than the Texas median.

Biomass Power Plant Managers earnings in Texas vs. the national average

Employment Outlook

Nationally, total employment in this occupation is 432,589 biomass power plant managers nationwide. In Texas alone, around 21,780 people work in this role. That’s more than the typical state, which employs around 2,530 biomass power plant managers.

Biomass Power Plant Managers in Texas vs. the average state Forecasted number of jobs for Biomass Power Plant Managers

Top Texas Metros for Biomass Power Plant Managers

The metro areas below employ the most biomass power plant managers in Texas.

Metro Area Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX 6,370 $132,180
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX 5,660 $130,230
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX 1,760 $129,360
San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX 1,260 $123,590
Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX 450 $137,380
Midland, TX 340 $148,620
El Paso, TX 290 $110,760
Longview, TX 280 $120,230
Corpus Christi, TX 250 $127,600
Waco, TX 250 $107,310
Amarillo, TX 160 $123,060
Killeen-Temple, TX 160 $115,890
McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX 160 $93,750
Odessa, TX 160 $120,400
Brownsville-Harlingen, TX 140 $98,650
Lubbock, TX 140 $96,740
College Station-Bryan, TX 120 $118,130
Sherman-Denison, TX 120 $121,000
Tyler, TX 110 $110,750
Victoria, TX 90 $131,930
Wichita Falls, TX 90 $98,770
Abilene, TX 80 $97,210
Texarkana, TX-AR 80 $116,670
San Angelo, TX 70 $120,990
Laredo, TX 40 $97,880

Top States for Biomass Power Plant Managers Employment

These states have the highest employment of biomass power plant managers work.

State Number Employed
California 25,380
Texas 21,780
Michigan 14,400
Ohio 13,860
Illinois 11,920
Pennsylvania 10,090
North Carolina 9,340
Indiana 8,910
Florida 7,890
Wisconsin 7,850
South Carolina 6,320
New York 6,250
New Jersey 5,930
Tennessee 5,820
Minnesota 5,130
Kentucky 5,050
Massachusetts 4,930
Georgia 4,930
Missouri 4,510
Washington 4,360

Highest-Paying States for Biomass Power Plant Managers

The highest-paying states for biomass power plant managers.

State Annual Median Salary
Wyoming $155,670
District of Columbia $152,220
New Jersey $145,080
Delaware $142,790
Washington $139,260
Massachusetts $138,600
New Hampshire $138,090
Colorado $137,490
Louisiana $133,050
Connecticut $131,840

Skills

The most important biomass power plant managers skills, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Speaking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Critical Thinking  4.0 / 5
0
5
Monitoring  3.9 / 5
0
5
Reading Comprehension  3.9 / 5
0
5
Active Listening  3.9 / 5
0
5
Judgment and Decision Making  3.8 / 5
0
5

Knowledge Areas

Key knowledge areas for this occupation, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Mechanical  4.3 / 5
0
5
Engineering and Technology  4.1 / 5
0
5
Production and Processing  4.1 / 5
0
5
Administration and Management  4.0 / 5
0
5
Personnel and Human Resources  3.9 / 5
0
5
Public Safety and Security  3.7 / 5
0
5

Abilities

Top abilities for biomass power plant managers, rated on an importance scale of 0 to 5:

Oral Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Deductive Reasoning  4.0 / 5
0
5
Oral Expression  4.0 / 5
0
5
Problem Sensitivity  4.0 / 5
0
5
Written Comprehension  4.0 / 5
0
5
Inductive Reasoning  3.9 / 5
0
5

Daily Tasks

Day-to-day, biomass power plant managers typically:

  • Manage safety programs at power generation facilities.
  • Review biomass operations performance specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels and safe production environments or to identify abnormalities with power production equipment or processes.
  • Supervise operations or maintenance employees in the production of power from biomass, such as wood, coal, paper sludge, or other waste or refuse.
  • Supervise biomass plant or substation operations, maintenance, repair, or testing activities.
  • Conduct field inspections of biomass plants, stations, or substations to ensure normal and safe operating conditions.
  • Plan and schedule plant activities, such as wood, waste, or refuse fuel deliveries, ash removal, and regular maintenance.
  • Prepare and manage biomass plant budgets.
  • Evaluate power production or demand trends to identify opportunities for improved operations.
  • Inspect biomass gasification processes, equipment, and facilities for ways to maximize capacity and minimize operating costs.
  • Prepare reports on biomass plant operations, status, maintenance, and other information.
  • Manage parts and supply inventories for biomass plants.

Work Activities

  • Working with Computers
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  • Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  • Processing Information
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Getting Information
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Scheduling Work and Activities
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Developing and Building Teams
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Tools & Technology

Technologies frequently used: Hot technologies: Microsoft Excel

What Major Will Prepare You For This Career?

Related college programs include:

  • Business Administration & Management
  • Business & Commerce
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Engineering-Related Fields
  • Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Sciences

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Also Known As

Biomass Plant Manager, Biomass Power Plant Manager, Biomass Power Plant Superintendent, Biomass Production Manager, Demand Generator Manager, Fuel Manager, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Superintendent, Maintenance Supervisor, Operations Superintendent, Operations Supervisor, Operations and Maintenance Manager (O&M Manager), Plant Manager, Utilities Superintendent.

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