Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Other.

This job has 24 core tasks. We went through 14 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers, All Others actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

1. TASK 01

   Prepare and maintain logs, reports, or other documentation of work performed.

   AI DOES

   Drafts logs, fills report templates, and organizes data entries from notes or sensor readings

   YOU DO

   Verify field conditions and sign off on accuracy

2. TASK 02

   Calculate heat loss and heat gain factors for residential properties to determine heating and cooling required by installed geothermal systems.

   AI DOES

   Runs Manual J-style heat load calculations, processes building specs, and flags sizing recommendations

   YOU DO

   Verify real building conditions and apply local knowledge before finalizing system sizing

3. TASK 03

   Design and lay out geothermal heat systems according to property characteristics, heating and cooling requirements, piping and equipment requirements, applicable regulations, or other factors.

   AI DOES

   Runs heat load calculations, checks code references, drafts system layouts, and suggests pipe sizing

   YOU DO

   Visit the site, verify soil conditions, and make final safety and compliance calls

4. TASK 04

   Identify equipment options, such as compressors, and make appropriate selections.

   AI DOES

   Pulls equipment specs, compares compressor models, and flags compatibility issues based on system requirements

   YOU DO

   Apply site-specific conditions, safety judgment, and physical installation know-how to make the final pick

5. TASK 05

   Determine whether emergency or auxiliary systems will be needed to keep properties heated or cooled in extreme weather conditions.

   AI DOES

   Analyzes weather forecasts, building heat-load data, and system capacity to flag when backup systems may be needed

   YOU DO

   Inspect real equipment conditions and apply local site knowledge before making the final safety decision

6. TASK 06

   Determine the type of geothermal loop system most suitable to a specific property and its heating and cooling needs.

   AI DOES

   Analyzes property size, climate data, soil reports, and energy load calculations to suggest loop system options

   YOU DO

   Walk the land, check soil and rock conditions firsthand, and make the final call based on what you see

7. TASK 07

   Adjust power production systems to meet load and distribution demands.

   AI DOES

   Monitors live sensor feeds and flags when output needs to shift to meet demand

   YOU DO

   Make the final call on system changes and watch for real-world conditions sensors can miss

8. TASK 08

   Monitor and adjust operations of geothermal power plant equipment or systems.

   AI DOES

   Watches sensor data in real time and alerts you to unusual readings or trends

   YOU DO

   Walk the floor, use your hands, and make the final safety call

9. TASK 09

   Collect and record data associated with operating geothermal power plants or well fields.

   AI DOES

   Logs sensor readings automatically, flags anomalies, and formats data reports

   YOU DO

   Physically inspect equipment and verify readings that sensors can miss

10. TASK 10

    Identify and correct malfunctions of geothermal plant equipment, electrical systems, instrumentation, or controls.

    AI DOES

    Analyzes sensor data and fault logs to suggest likely causes of equipment problems

    YOU DO

    Go on-site, safely inspect equipment, and make the physical repair

11. TASK 11

    Maintain electrical switchgear, process controls, transmitters, gauges, and control equipment in accordance with geothermal plant procedures.

    AI DOES

    Pulls up maintenance manuals, flags anomalies in sensor data, and helps log inspection records

    YOU DO

    Show up in person, use your hands and tools, and make safety calls on live equipment

12. TASK 12

    Maintain, calibrate, or repair plant instrumentation, control, and electronic devices in geothermal plants.

    AI DOES

    Suggests troubleshooting steps and looks up calibration specs from manuals

    YOU DO

    Show up on-site and use your hands to fix the actual hardware

13. TASK 13

    Install and maintain geothermal system instrumentation or controls.

    AI DOES

    Looks up wiring diagrams, control specs, and troubleshooting guides

    YOU DO

    Physically connect, calibrate, and test every sensor and control device on-site

14. TASK 14

    Perform pre- and post-installation pressure, flow, and related tests of vertical and horizontal geothermal loop piping.

    AI DOES

    Helps log test results, flag readings that look off, and generate test reports from data you enter

    YOU DO

    Show up on site, hook up the equipment, and use your hands and judgment to run each test safely