As of June 2026, Biomass Plant Technicians has an AI-exposure score of 63/100 (High exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Biomass Plant Technicians

63/100
High exposure
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More exposed than 77% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$102,040. About 2,500 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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Role snapshot

What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Control and monitor biomass plant activities and perform maintenance as needed.

Common titles
Auxiliary OperatorFuel HandlerOperations Technician (Operations Tech)Plant OperatorCentral Heating Plant OperatorFuel Quality Technician (Fuel Quality Tech)
Typical preparation
Some Preparation Needed: These occupations usually require a high school diploma. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
Skills and knowledge
Operation and ControlMonitoringCritical ThinkingJudgment and Decision MakingReading ComprehensionSpeaking
Tools and technology
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordDistributed control system DCSEnergy analysis software
Work context
Face-to-face discussionsDecision latitudeRepeating tasksConsequence of errorFrequent contact with others

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Biomass Plant Technicians, SOC 51-8013.03. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Biomass Plant Technicians tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Calculate, measure, load, or mix biomass feedstock for power generation.
  • Perform routine maintenance or make minor repairs to mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment in biomass plants.
  • Record or report operational data, such as readings on meters, instruments, and gauges.
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Augmentable
  • Clean work areas to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Manage parts and supply inventories for biomass plants.
1 more augmentable task locked in the report.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as automatable (83%).

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