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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.

Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

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Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

Conventional

Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.

Investigative

Enterprising occupations frequently involve starting up and carrying out projects. These occupations can involve leading people and making many decisions. Sometimes they require risk taking and often deal with business.

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Social occupations frequently involve working with, communicating with, and teaching people. These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

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Artistic occupations frequently involve working with forms, designs and patterns. They often require self-expression and the work can be done without following a clear set of rules.

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Miscellaneous Plant and System Operators

Plant and System Operators, All Other

Production Occupations

Plant and System Operators

Monitor batch, continuous flow, or hybrid biofuels production processes.

Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust biofuels production.

Monitor and record biofuels processing data.

Collect biofuels samples and perform routine laboratory tests or analyses to assess biofuels quality.

Operate equipment, such as a centrifuge, to extract biofuels products and secondary by-products or reusable fractions.

Process refined feedstock with additives in fermentation or reaction process vessels.

Operate chemical processing equipment for the production of biofuels.

Monitor and record flow meter performance.

Inspect biofuels plant or processing equipment regularly, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems.

Measure and monitor raw biofuels feedstock.

Preprocess feedstock in preparation for physical, chemical, or biological fuel production processes.

Calculate, measure, load, or mix refined feedstock used in biofuels production.

Monitor stored biofuels products or secondary by-products until reused or transferred to users.

Assess the quality of biofuels additives for reprocessing.

Clean biofuels processing work area, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Perform routine maintenance on mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment or instruments used in the processing of biofuels.

Calibrate liquid flow devices and meters, including fuel, chemical, and water meters.

Rebuild, repair, or replace biofuels processing equipment components.

Coordinate raw product sourcing or collection.

Adjustable hand wrenches

Adjustable widemouth pliers

Agitators

Air compressors

Air monitoring equipment

Autotitrators

Ball valves

Belt conveyor systems

Belt filters

Benchtop centrifuges

Binocular light compound microscopes

Chain hoists

Cooling towers

Crusher screens

Demineralizers

Desktop computers

Biofuels Processing Technicians

Overview

Career

What Biofuels Processing Technicians Do

Other Job Titles Biofuels Processing Technicians May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Biofuels Processing Technicians

Overview

Career

What Biofuels Processing Technicians Do

Other Job Titles Biofuels Processing Technicians May Have

Tasks & Responsibilities May Include

Education

Level of Education Attained by Biofuels Processing Technicians