chemical-processing-supervisor/references/tasks.md

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.