Description
Oversee biofuels production and plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. Analyze production data, troubleshoot issues, and implement corrective actions.
- • Train and coach staff to improve plant safety and productivity.
- • Direct employees to meet safety, environmental, and operational requirements.
- • Oversee transport and storage of flammable feedstocks and products for safety.
- • Ensure sampling of products and by-products for quality control testing.
- • Collaborate with technical and supervisory staff to resolve safety, efficiency, and quality issues.
- • Supervise production personnel for biodiesel, ethanol, or other biofuels.
- • Authorize and coordinate equipment or plant shutdowns and restarts for emergencies or maintenance.
- • Review logs, data sheets, and reports to verify output and spot abnormalities.
- • Prepare and manage production unit and plant operating budgets.
- • Monitor meters and flow data; initiate corrective actions to maintain proper operation.
- • Conduct cost, material, and efficiency studies to optimize production.
- • Approve proposals for equipment acquisition, replacement, repair, or new processes.
- • Direct adjustments to temperature, pressure, vacuum, levels, and flow to hold setpoints.
- • Oversee production, shipping, maintenance, and quality assurance activities at the facility.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
