Process Technician

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. Responsibilities Monitor batch, continuous flow, or hybrid biofuels production processes. Operate valves, pumps, engines, or generators to control and adjust biofuels production. Monitor and record biofuels processing data. Collect biofuels samples and perform routine laboratory tests or analyses to assess biofuels quality. Operate equipment, such as a centrifuge, to extract biofuels products and secondary by-products or reusable fractions. Required Knowledge Production and Processing – Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods. Mechanical – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance. English Language – Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Public Safety and Security – Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions. Chemistry – Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods. Required Skills Operations Monitoring – Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Operation and Control – Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Reading Comprehension – Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents. Monitoring – Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Quality Control Analysis – Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Industries Biofuels Processing Technicians are typically employed across the following industries: Mash Preparatory Operator, Production Operator, Process Technician, Kettle Operator, Biofuels Processing Technician. #J-18808-Ljbffr Orange Coast College