Also called: Ethanol Plant Operator, Renewable Diesel Operator
Runs plants that turn corn, soybean oil, or waste grease into ethanol and renewable diesel.
You monitor fermenters and distillation columns, take samples, and keep the plant running through the night in farm country.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma plus on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training, 2-year college. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Majors to look at: Process Technology (2-year).
Growing about average. Steady with renewable fuel mandates.
Medium risk for 10 years. Automated control lets fewer operators run each plant; maintenance rounds stay hands-on.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply at ethanol, biodiesel or renewable diesel plants for operator trainee jobs
Classes: Chemistry, Agriculture CTE class.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-8091.
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