Biofuels Processing Technicians
Human Advantage 66%
Significant human skills needed
AI Automation Risk Moderate Risk
3.4 / 10
Some tasks in this role may be augmented by AI, but human oversight and interpersonal skills remain important.
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.
Also Known As: Biodiesel Process Control Technician, Biodiesel Processing Technician, Biodiesel Production Associate, Biodiesel Production Technician, Biofuels Data Scientist, Biofuels Processing Technician, Biofuels Production Associate, Biofuels Production Technician +9 more
Core Tasks
- Monitor batch, continuous flow, or hybrid biofuels production processes.
- Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust biofuels production.
- Monitor and record biofuels processing data.
- Collect biofuels samples and perform routine laboratory tests or analyses to assess biofuels quality.
- Operate equipment, such as a centrifuge, to extract biofuels products and secondary by-products or reusable fractions.
- Process refined feedstock with additives in fermentation or reaction process vessels.
- Operate chemical processing equipment for the production of biofuels.
- Monitor and record flow meter performance.
- Inspect biofuels plant or processing equipment regularly, recording or reporting damage and mechanical problems.
- Measure and monitor raw biofuels feedstock.
- Preprocess feedstock in preparation for physical, chemical, or biological fuel production processes.
- Calculate, measure, load, or mix refined feedstock used in biofuels production.
- Monitor stored biofuels products or secondary by-products until reused or transferred to users.
- Assess the quality of biofuels additives for reprocessing.
- Clean biofuels processing work area, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- 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.
- Rebuild, repair, or replace biofuels processing equipment components.
Supplemental Tasks (1)
- Coordinate raw product sourcing or collection.
Education & Training
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On-the-Job Training: Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
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