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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 “Biofuels Production Associate”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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Infrared temperature guns
Chain hoists
Binocular light compound microscopes
Mobile radios
Crusher screens
Hand sampling pumps
Personal computers
Benchtop centrifuges
Vacuum systems
Self-contained breathing apparatus
Distillation columns
Straight screwdrivers
Level transmitters
Adjustable widemouth pliers
Demineralizers
Belt conveyor systems
Pressure gauges
Stop valves
Halogen moisture balances
Throttle control valves TCV
High pressure liquid chromatograph HPLC equipment
Steam boilers
Sample ports
Emissions monitoring systems
Sifting screens
Forklifts
Emergency alarm systems
Milling equipment
Methanators
Air monitoring equipment
Protective ear plugs
Digital hydrometers
Air compressors
Moisture analyzers
Dust and particulate respirators
Phillips head screwdrivers
Belt filters
Heat exchangers
Wheeled front end loaders
Water samplers
Desktop computers
High vacuum evaporation systems
Ball valves
pH probes
Fall protection harnesses
Adjustable hand wrenches
Gas chromatographs GC
Viscosity meters
Static mixers
Flow control valves FCV
Mole sieves
Cooling towers
Pallet jacks
Glass graduated cylinders
Safety gloves
Fermentation processing vessels
Hazardous material spill kits
Reaction flasks
Pneumatic conveyor systems
Gravity convection ovens
Reverse osmosis equipment
Skid steer loaders
Portable refractometers
Agitators
Gate butterfly valves
Autotitrators
Temperature sensors
Titrators
Materials dryers
Stripper columns
Electric timing devices

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