Objective of Position: Manage biofuels production and plant operations. Collect and process information on plant production and performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.

Also known as:

Biofuels Production Manager, Ethanol Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Production Coordinator, Production Manager, Production Plant Manager

Education: B.Tech (Chemical/Biotechnology)

Experience: 8 to 10 Years

Responsibilities

1) Manage operations at biofuels power generation facilities, including production, shipping, maintenance, or quality assurance activities.
2) Supervise production employees in the manufacturing of biofuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol.
3) Conduct cost, material, and efficiency studies for biofuels production plants or operations.
4) Draw samples of biofuels products or secondary by-products for quality control testing.
5) Prepare and manage biofuels plant or unit budgets.
6) Provide training to subordinate or new employees to improve biofuels plant safety or increase the production of biofuels.
7) Provide direction to employees to ensure compliance with biofuels plant safety, environmental, or operational standards and regulations.
8) Monitor transportation and storage of flammable or other potentially dangerous feedstock’s or products to ensure adherence to safety guidelines.
9) Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting biofuels plant safety, operational efficiency, and product quality.
10) Shut down and restart biofuels plant or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
11) Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels or to identify abnormalities with biofuels production equipment or processes.
12) Monitor meters, flow gauges, or other real-time data to ensure proper operation of biofuels production equipment, implementing corrective measures as needed.
13) Approve proposals for the acquisition, replacement, or repair of biofuels processing equipment or the implementation of new production processes.
14) Adjust temperature, pressure, vacuum, level, flow rate, or transfer of biofuels to maintain processes at required levels.