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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 “Process Technician”

Clean biofuels processing work area, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
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.
Process refined feedstock with additives in fermentation or reaction process vessels.
Operate chemical processing equipment for the production of biofuels.
Monitor batch, continuous flow, or hybrid biofuels production processes.
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.
Monitor and record flow meter performance.
Assess the quality of biofuels additives for reprocessing.
Collect biofuels samples and perform routine laboratory tests or analyses to assess biofuels quality.
Calculate, measure, load, or mix refined feedstock used in 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.
Coordinate raw product sourcing or collection.
Monitor and record biofuels processing data.
Measure and monitor raw biofuels feedstock.

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