Will “Ethanol Operations Manager” be Automated?

Core Skills & Abilities

• Monitor meters, flow gauges, or other real-time data to ensure proper operation of biofuels production equipment, implementing corrective measures as needed.

• Approve proposals for the acquisition, replacement, or repair of biofuels processing equipment or the implementation of new production processes.

• Conduct cost, material, and efficiency studies for biofuels production plants or operations.

• Monitor transportation and storage of flammable or other potentially dangerous feedstocks or products to ensure adherence to safety guidelines.

• Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting biofuels plant safety, operational efficiency, and product quality.

• Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels or to identify abnormalities with biofuels production equipment or processes.

• Adjust temperature, pressure, vacuum, level, flow rate, or transfer of biofuels to maintain processes at required levels.

• Provide training to subordinate or new employees to improve biofuels plant safety or increase the production of biofuels.

• Manage operations at biofuels power generation facilities, including production, shipping, maintenance, or quality assurance activities.

• Shut down and restart biofuels plant or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.

• Provide direction to employees to ensure compliance with biofuels plant safety, environmental, or operational standards and regulations.

• Supervise production employees in the manufacturing of biofuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol.

• Draw samples of biofuels products or secondary by-products for quality control testing.

• Prepare and manage biofuels plant or unit budgets.