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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 Processing Technician”

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 batch, continuous flow, or hybrid biofuels production processes.
Monitor stored biofuels products or secondary by-products until reused or transferred to users.
Measure and monitor raw biofuels feedstock.
Rebuild, repair, or replace biofuels processing equipment components.
Clean biofuels processing work area, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
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.
Assess the quality of biofuels additives for reprocessing.
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.
Process refined feedstock with additives in fermentation or reaction process vessels.
Collect biofuels samples and perform routine laboratory tests or analyses to assess biofuels quality.
Monitor and record flow meter performance.
Monitor and record biofuels processing data.
Calculate, measure, load, or mix refined feedstock used in biofuels production.
Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust biofuels production.
Coordinate raw product sourcing or collection.

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