# Tasks & work activities — chemical processing supervisor

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 11-3051.03 (Biofuels Production Managers).

## Task statements

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

## Detailed work activities

- Analyze data to determine project feasibility.
- Communicate green energy production information.
- Conduct employee training programs.
- Direct green energy production operations.
- Direct maintenance and repair activities in green energy production facilities.
- Evaluate energy production data.
- Evaluate green operations or programs for compliance with standards or regulations.
- Evaluate quality of materials or products.
- Monitor green energy equipment, systems, or facilities.
- Operate green energy production equipment.
- Prepare operational budgets for green energy or other green operations.
- Supervise workers performing environmentally sustainable activities.
- Train employees on environmental awareness, conservation, or safety topics.