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    Career Overview

    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.

    Career Outlook

    Projections 2022-2030

    New job opportunities are less likely in the future. With a
    3% Percent change.


    2020 Employment

    14,900

    2030 Employment

    15,400

    What training is needed?

    People starting in this career usually have:

    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • No work experience
    • 1 to 12 months on-the-job training

    What does a typical day look like?

    • Monitor biofuel production operations.
    • Operate biomass or biofuel production equipment.
    • Operate pumping systems or equipment.
    • Record operational or production data.
    • Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
    • Evaluate quality of materials or products.

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    This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 2055370
    Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.