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Summary Report for:
11-3051.03 - Biofuels Production Managers

Manage operations at biofuels power generation facilities. Collect and process information on plant performance, diagnose problems, and design corrective procedures.

This title represents an occupation for which data collection is currently underway.

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Tasks

  • Manage operations at biofuels power generation facilities, including production, shipping, maintenance, or quality assurance activities.
  • Adjust temperature, pressure, vacuum, level, flow rate, or transfer of biofuels to maintain processes at required levels.
  • Approve proposals for the acquisition, replacement, or repair of biofuels processing equipment or the implementation of new production processes.
  • Conduct cost, material, and efficiency studies for biofuels production plants or operations.
  • Monitor meters, flow gauges, or other real-time data to ensure proper operation of biofuels production equipment, implementing corrective measures as needed.
  • Prepare and manage biofuels plant or unit budgets.
  • Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels or to identify abnormalities with biofuels production equipment or processes.
  • Shut down and restart biofuels plant or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.
  • Supervise production employees in the manufacturing of biofuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol.
  • Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting biofuels plant safety, operational efficiency, and product quality.

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Wages & Employment Trends

National

Median wages data collected from Industrial Production Managers.
Employment data collected from Industrial Production Managers.
Industry data collected from Industrial Production Managers.

Median wages (2008) $40.04 hourly, $83,290 annual
Employment (2008) 156,000 employees
Projected growth (2008-2018) Decline slowly or moderately (-3% to -9%) Decline slowly or moderately (-3% to -9%)
Projected job openings (2008-2018) 54,700
Top industries (2008)

State & National

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Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2008 wage data external site and 2008-2018 employment projections external site. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2008-2018). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.

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