Biofuels Processing Technicians
O*NET Code: 51-8099.01
Education Level
Zone 2 - Some Prep
High school + some training
Description
Calculate, measure, load, mix, and process refined feedstock with additives in fermentation or reaction process vessels and monitor production process. Perform, and keep records of, plant maintenance, repairs, and safety inspections.
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💼 Also Known As
Biodiesel Process Control TechnicianBiodiesel Processing TechnicianBiodiesel Production AssociateBiodiesel Production TechnicianBiofuels Data ScientistBiofuels Processing TechnicianBiofuels Production AssociateBiofuels Production TechnicianBiomass Plant TechnicianBoard OperatorChemical OperatorEthanol OperatorMash Preparatory OperatorProcess OperatorProcess TechnicianProduction OperatorSystems Technician
⚡ Skills (16)
Operations Monitoring4/100
Operation and Control4/100
Reading Comprehension4/100
Monitoring3/100
Quality Control Analysis3/100
Active Listening3/100
Speaking3/100
Equipment Maintenance3/100
Writing3/100
Critical Thinking3/100
+ 6 more skills
📚 Knowledge (0)
💪 Abilities (0)
🔧 Technologies & Tools (12)
🔥Microsoft Excel
Spreadsheet software
🔥Microsoft Word
Word processing software
🔥Python
Object or component oriented development software
🔥R
Object or component oriented development software
🔥SAS
Analytical or scientific software
🔥Tableau
Business intelligence and data analysis software
0Computerized maintenance management system CMMS
Facilities management software
0Data visualization software
Analytical or scientific software
0Digital control systems DCS
Industrial control software
0Enterprise resource planning ERP software
Enterprise resource planning ERP software
0Human machine interface HMI software
Industrial control software
0Inventory control software
Inventory management software
🔄 Career Transition Paths
Occupations with similar skills and natural career progression opportunities
Geothermal Production Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Biofuels Production Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Biomass Power Plant Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Biofuels/Biodiesel Technology and Product Development Managers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Chemical Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Manufacturing Engineers
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 4 - High Prep(↑2 levels)
Industrial Engineering Technologists and Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 3 - Medium Prep(↑1 level)
Geothermal Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Power Plant Operators
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
Biomass Plant Technicians
Salary: $50,000
Education: Zone 2 - Some Prep
📊 Skills Comparison
Biofuels Processing Technicians → Geothermal Production Managers
Transition Difficulty: Moderate (46% skill overlap)
✅ Transferable Skills (11)
Skills you already have that transfer to the new role
Critical Thinking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Reading Comprehension
Current: 4Target: 4
→
Speaking
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Monitoring
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Coordination
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Active Listening
Current: 3Target: 4
→
Writing
Current: 3Target: 4
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Social Perceptiveness
Current: 3Target: 4
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Instructing
Current: 3Target: 3
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Operations Monitoring
Current: 4Target: 3
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Quality Control Analysis
Current: 3Target: 3
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