Typical Tasks
Provide training to subordinate or new employees to improve biofuels plant safety or increase the production of biofuels.
Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels or to identify abnormalities with biofuels production equipment or processes.
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.
Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting biofuels plant safety, operational efficiency, and product quality.
A day in the life
What kind of work is this?
Enterprising
Business based Work
Conventional
Organized, Procedural Work
Realistic
Practical, Physical Work
What personality traits do you need to succeed?
Dependability
Attention to Detail
Leadership
Initiative
Integrity
Analytical Thinking
What key skills are needed for this job?
Reading Comprehension
Critical Thinking
Management of Personnel Resources
Monitoring
Active Listening
Speaking
Expected Knowledge
Production and Processing
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Mechanical
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Common Activities
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Getting Information
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
