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Geothermal Operations Coordinator

The renewable power plant supporter — coordinating geothermal facility operations and maintenance activities.

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Realistichands-on, practical
Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
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Employment concentration · ~372 areas
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Geothermal Operations Coordinator

As a Geothermal Operations Coordinator, you support geothermal power plant operations by coordinating maintenance activities, managing schedules, handling administrative tasks, and ensuring plant operations run smoothly. You're the coordination support for a unique type of renewable energy facility.

Your day supports plant operations. You might schedule maintenance activities, then track work order completion, then coordinate with contractors, then manage parts and supplies, then prepare operational reports. You're ensuring the geothermal plant has the administrative support it needs.

The hardest part is coordinating in a specialized industry with limited talent pools. Geothermal is niche; expertise is concentrated. You need to build knowledge in a unique technology while providing effective coordination. The people who thrive here are organized, interested in renewable energy, and enjoy learning specialized fields.

AchievementHigh
Working ConditionsHigh
RecognitionHigh
IndependenceAbove avg
RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
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StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Plant sizeTechnology typeCoordination scopeTeam structureLocation remoteness
Geothermal coordination varies by plant and role. Plant sizes range from small to large commercial facilities. Technology types (flash, binary, dry steam) affect operations. Coordination scope might include maintenance scheduling, contractor management, or administrative support. Location remoteness affects work environment.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Geothermal Operations Coordinators (SOC 11-3051.02), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Power plant operations
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$75K–$197K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
234K
U.S. Employment
+1.9%
10yr Growth
17K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$110K$107K$104K$101K$99K201920202021202220232024$99K$110K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Critical ThinkingMonitoringReading ComprehensionSpeakingCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingWritingManagement of Personnel ResourcesComplex Problem SolvingTime Management
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