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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 “Biomass Plant Technician”

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

Related Technology & Tools

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

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Human machine interface HMI software
Inventory control software
Digital control systems DCS
Computerized maintenance management system CMMS