Occupation
Biofuels Processing Technicians
Calculate, measure, load, mix, and process refined feedstock with additives in fermentation or reaction process vessels and monitor production process. Perform, and keep records of, plant maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections.
$62,470 medianBelow-avg outlookHigh school
O*NET 31.0 · 51-8099.01
A typical week, in the words of people in the job
- 01Collect biofuels samples and perform routine laboratory tests or analyses to assess biofuels quality.
- 02Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust biofuels production.
- 03Monitor and record biofuels processing data.
- 04Operate equipment, such as a centrifuge, to extract biofuels products and secondary by-products or reusable fractions.
- 05Monitor batch, continuous flow, or hybrid biofuels production processes.
- 06Calculate, measure, load, or mix refined feedstock used in biofuels production.
- 07Clean biofuels processing work area, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- 08Perform routine maintenance on mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment or instruments used in the processing of biofuels.
- 09Calibrate liquid flow devices and meters, including fuel, chemical, and water meters.
- 10Rebuild, repair, or replace biofuels processing equipment components.
- 11Operate chemical processing equipment for the production of biofuels.
- 12Inspect biofuels plant or processing equipment regularly, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems.
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What the posting will be called
Biofuels Processing TechnicianEthanol OperatorProcess OperatorProduction OperatorBoard OperatorChemical OperatorMash Preparatory OperatorProcess Technician
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Knowledge the job leans on
Production and ProcessingMechanicalEnglish LanguagePublic Safety and SecurityChemistryComputers and ElectronicsEducation and TrainingEngineering and Technology
Skills that carry over from service
Operations MonitoringOperation and ControlQuality Control AnalysisEquipment MaintenanceSocial PerceptivenessCoordinationService OrientationInstructing