Occupation information for Biofuels Production Managers District Of Columbia

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Typical education needed for entry: Bachelor's degree

Typical work experience needed for a job in this occupation: 5 years or more work experience

Typical on-the-job training once you have a job in this occupation: No on-the-job training

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• Supervise production employees in the manufacturing of biofuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol.
• Manage operations at biofuels power generation facilities, including production, shipping, maintenance, or quality assurance activities.
• Provide direction to employees to ensure compliance with biofuels plant safety, environmental, or operational standards and regulations.
• 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.
• Monitor meters, flow gauges, or other real-time data to ensure proper operation of biofuels production equipment, implementing corrective measures as needed.
• 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.
• Shut down and restart biofuels plant or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
• Monitor transportation and storage of flammable or other potentially dangerous feedstocks or products to ensure adherence to safety guidelines.

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• Air samplers or collectors
• Alarm systems
• Ball valves
• Belt conveyors
• Control valves

Technology:

• Calendar and scheduling software
• Computer aided design CAD software
• Document management software
• Electronic mail software
• Industrial control software

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