What You'll Do

  • Calculate, measure, load, or mix refined feedstock used in biofuels production.
  • Operate chemical processing equipment for the production of biofuels.
  • Operate equipment, such as a centrifuge, to extract biofuels products and secondary by-products or reusable fractions.
  • Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust biofuels production.
  • Process refined feedstock with additives in fermentation or reaction process vessels.
  • Assess the quality of biofuels additives for reprocessing.
  • Calibrate liquid flow devices and meters, including fuel, chemical, and water meters.
  • Collect biofuels samples and perform routine laboratory tests or analyses to assess biofuels quality.
  • Inspect biofuels plant or processing equipment regularly, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems.
  • Measure and monitor raw biofuels feedstock.

Essential Skills

Operations Monitoring 3.88/5
Operation and Control 3.75/5
Reading Comprehension 3.5/5
Monitoring 3.38/5
Quality Control Analysis 3.38/5
Active Listening 3.25/5
Speaking 3.25/5
Equipment Maintenance 3.25/5
Writing 3.12/5
Critical Thinking 3.12/5
Social Perceptiveness 3.12/5
Coordination 3.12/5

Career Fit Overview

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Top passions

  • Maker: Building and fixing energizes you. You like tangible results and practical tools.
  • Organizer: Bringing order to data and processes satisfies you.
  • Analyst: Investigating problems and finding patterns keeps you engaged.

Common styles

Attention to Detail, Dependability, Cooperation, Integrity, Concern for Others

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Key Abilities

This career demands strong capabilities in the following areas:

Oral Comprehension 3.5/5
Written Comprehension 3.5/5
Oral Expression 3.5/5
Control Precision 3.5/5
Speech Recognition 3.5/5
Problem Sensitivity 3.38/5
Deductive Reasoning 3.38/5
Inductive Reasoning 3.38/5

Technologies & Tools

Computerized maintenance management system CMMS Data visualization software Digital control systems DCS Enterprise resource planning ERP software Human machine interface HMI software Inventory control software Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word Python R SAS Tableau

Work Environment & Style

Common Styles for This Career

  • Attention to Detail (High importance: 4.37/5)
  • Dependability (High importance: 4.35/5)
  • Cooperation (High importance: 3.86/5)
  • Integrity (High importance: 3.8/5)
  • Concern for Others (High importance: 3.69/5)

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How to Become One

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience may be helpful but is usually not required. Training is often provided on the job.

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Also Known As

This career is known by many different job titles across industries. Here are all the variations:

Biodiesel Process Control Technician Biodiesel Processing Technician Biodiesel Production Associate Biodiesel Production Technician Biofuels Data Scientist Biofuels Processing Technician Biofuels Production Associate Biofuels Production Technician Biomass Plant Technician Board Operator Chemical Operator Ethanol Operator Mash Preparatory Operator Process Operator Process Technician Production Operator Systems Technician