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Biofuels Production Managers

SOC 11-3051.03

Manage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.

Green Occupation Zone 4 Management

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Management of Personnel Resources

3.9

Active Listening

3.8

Monitoring

3.8

Speaking

3.6

Coordination

3.6

Writing

3.5

Knowledge Areas 8

Production and Processing

4.7

Administration and Management

4.1

Mechanical

4.0

Engineering and Technology

3.7

Chemistry

3.7

Mathematics

3.5

Computers and Electronics

3.3

Personnel and Human Resources

3.3

Key Tasks

1Supervise production employees in the manufacturing of biofuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol.

2Manage operations at biofuels power generation facilities, including production, shipping, maintenance, or quality assurance activities.

3Provide direction to employees to ensure compliance with biofuels plant safety, environmental, or operational standards and regulations.

4Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting biofuels plant safety, operational efficiency, and product quality.

5Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels or to identify abnormalities with biofuels production equipment or processes.

Also Known As

Biodiesel Operations Manager Biodiesel Plant Manager Biodiesel Plant Operations Engineer Biodiesel Plant Superintendent Biofuels Operations Manager Biofuels Plant Manager Biofuels Plant Operations Engineer Biofuels Plant Superintendent Biofuels Production Manager Cellulosic Ethanol Production Plant Manager