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Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers

SOC 11-9041.01

Define, plan, or execute biofuels/biodiesel research programs that evaluate alternative feedstock and process technologies with near-term commercial potential.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Management

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.6

Writing

3.6

Speaking

3.6

Critical Thinking

3.6

Complex Problem Solving

3.6

Judgment and Decision Making

3.6

Systems Analysis

3.6

Active Listening

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

4.1

Chemistry

4.0

Engineering and Technology

3.9

Mathematics

3.6

Production and Processing

3.4

Computers and Electronics

3.2

Mechanical

3.2

Administration and Management

3.1

Key Tasks

1Design or conduct applied biodiesel or biofuels research projects on topics such as transport, thermodynamics, mixing, filtration, distillation, fermentation, extraction, and separation.

2Analyze data from biofuels studies, such as fluid dynamics, water treatments, or solvent extraction and recovery processes.

3Prepare, or oversee the preparation of, experimental plans for biofuels research or development.

4Provide technical or scientific guidance to technical staff in the conduct of biofuels research or development.

5Propose new biofuels products, processes, technologies or applications based on findings from applied biofuels or biomass research projects.

Also Known As

Analytical Research Program Manager Biodiesel Division Manager Biodiesel Engineering Manager Biodiesel Product Development Manager Biodiesel Product Manager Biodiesel Technology Development Manager Biodiesel Technology Manager Biofuels Engineering Manager Biofuels Manager Biofuels Product Development Manager