Biofuels Production Managers Go Back to List Manage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.

Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
	Forklifts
	Belt conveyors
	Ball valves
	Control valves
	Globe valves

Technology used in this occupation:
	Industrial control software
	Internet browser software
	Facilities management software
	Electronic mail software
	Computer aided design CAD software

Tasks
		Provide training to subordinate or new employees to improve biofuels plant safety or increase the production of biofuels.
		Provide direction to employees to ensure compliance with biofuels plant safety, environmental, or operational standards and regulations.
		Monitor transportation and storage of flammable or other potentially dangerous feedstocks or products to ensure adherence to safety guidelines.
		Draw samples of biofuels products or secondary by-products for quality control testing.
		Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting biofuels plant safety, operational efficiency, and product quality.
		Supervise production employees in the manufacturing of biofuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol.
		Shut down and restart biofuels plant or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
		Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels or to identify abnormalities with biofuels production equipment or processes.
		Prepare and manage biofuels plant or unit budgets.
		Monitor meters, flow gauges, or other real-time data to ensure proper operation of biofuels production equipment, implementing corrective measures as needed.

Skills

Knowledge

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Wage Information
	Region Average Entry Level  Mid-Range  Annual  Hourly  Statewide Units $105,404 $50.67  $32.46  $37.01 - $58.25  Bridgeport/Stamford $121,940 $58.63  $34.81  $38.60 - $69.20  Danbury $117,166 $56.33  $37.35  $42.41 - $66.66  Hartford $99,579 $47.88  $33.79  $38.39 - $56.32  New Haven $96,868 $46.57  $31.57  $36.23 - $54.21  New London/Norwich $105,394 $50.67  $32.05  $36.32 - $58.27  Springfield, MA $91,468 $43.97  $27.99  $31.65 - $53.30  Waterbury $86,593 $41.63  $25.41  $29.26 - $50.90  Worcester, MA $99,002 $47.59  $31.71  $37.00 - $57.55  Torrington $116,691 $56.10  $32.61  $36.03 - $64.29  Danielson $98,952 $47.57  $31.50  $33.85 - $61.52

Occupation Outlook ( 2010 - 2020 )   Average Annual Job Openings:   87   Employment in this occupation is expected to grow more slowly than average, but the number of annual openings will offer good or favorable job opportunities.

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