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Job Description

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.

Job Details

The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 51-8099.01

☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Biofuels Processing Technicians”.

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Tasks for “Biodiesel Processing Technician”

Collect biofuels samples and perform routine laboratory tests or analyses to assess biofuels quality.
Coordinate raw product sourcing or collection.
Calculate, measure, load, or mix refined feedstock used in biofuels production.
Rebuild, repair, or replace biofuels processing equipment components.
Process refined feedstock with additives in fermentation or reaction process vessels.
Operate equipment, such as a centrifuge, to extract biofuels products and secondary by-products or reusable fractions.
Monitor and record biofuels processing data.
Assess the quality of biofuels additives for reprocessing.
Measure and monitor raw biofuels feedstock.
Operate chemical processing equipment for the production of biofuels.
Inspect biofuels plant or processing equipment regularly, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems.
Clean biofuels processing work area, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
Monitor batch, continuous flow, or hybrid biofuels production processes.
Monitor and record flow meter performance.
Perform routine maintenance on mechanical, electrical, or electronic equipment or instruments used in the processing of biofuels.
Preprocess feedstock in preparation for physical, chemical, or biological fuel production processes.
Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust biofuels production.
Calibrate liquid flow devices and meters including fuel, chemical, and water meters.
Monitor stored biofuels products or secondary by-products until reused or transferred to users.

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Hazardous material spill kits
Emergency alarm systems
Self-contained breathing apparatus
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Gas chromatographs GC
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Adjustable hand wrenches
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Halogen moisture balances
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Air monitoring equipment
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Belt filters
Glass graduated cylinders
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pH probes
Desktop computers
Sample ports
Mobile radios
Pallet jacks
Level transmitters
Hand sampling pumps
Air compressors
Materials dryers
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