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Is being a biofuels technician a good fit for you?

Measures, mixes and processes plant materials into fuel such as ethanol, and watches the production. Also keeps records and does plant upkeep.

What the work involves

  • Monitors fuel production processes that run in batches or continuously.
  • Operates valves, pumps, engines and generators to control fuel production.
  • Monitors and records fuel processing data.
  • Collects fuel samples and runs routine lab tests to check quality.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingStrong. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
  • Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.

How much training it needs

Fast start. Little or some training needed. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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