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Biodiesel Operations Coordinator

The renewable fuels coordinator — supporting biodiesel production operations through scheduling, logistics, and administrative support.

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What it's like

What it's like to be a Biodiesel Operations Coordinator

As a Biodiesel Operations Coordinator, you support the operations of a biodiesel production facility. You're coordinating feedstock deliveries, scheduling production activities, managing logistics for fuel distribution, and providing administrative support for plant operations. It's a coordination role in the renewable fuels industry.

Your day supports production flow. You might coordinate inbound feedstock deliveries, then schedule outbound fuel shipments, then track inventory levels, then communicate with vendors on timing, then support production scheduling. You're ensuring the operational pieces come together for smooth production.

The hardest part is coordinating in a variable environment. Feedstock availability fluctuates; production schedules change; customer demands shift. You need to adapt to changing conditions while maintaining organization. The people who thrive here are flexible, organized, and interested in renewable energy.

Working ConditionsHigh
AchievementAbove avg
RecognitionAbove avg
IndependenceAbove avg
RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
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Plant sizeFeedstock typeDistribution modelAutomation levelTeam structure
Biodiesel operations coordination varies by plant and business model. Plant sizes range from small to large commercial facilities. Feedstock types (virgin oils, used cooking oil, animal fats) have different logistics. Distribution might be bulk terminals or direct customer delivery. Automation and systems sophistication varies. Some plants have dedicated coordinators; others combine roles.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
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1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Biodiesel Operations Coordinators (SOC 11-3051.03), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Production knowledge
Understanding the technical side opens operations roles
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Commercial awareness
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Process improvement
Improving operations creates advancement opportunities
What does the production operation look like — feedstock, capacity?
What would I be coordinating — inbound, outbound, both?
What systems are used for scheduling and logistics?
How is the coordination role structured within operations?
What does advancement look like from this role?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$75K–$197K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
234K
U.S. Employment
+1.9%
10yr Growth
17K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

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BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Management of Personnel ResourcesCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive ListeningMonitoringCoordinationSpeakingWritingJudgment and Decision MakingTime Management
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