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Verbio North America LLC

Field Operator

South Bend, IN · On-site

$25 - $27/hr

The site will be developed over the next three years incorporating Verbio's advanced engineering ... producing biodiesel, bioethanol and biomethane (renewable natural gas), as well as feed, bio ...

Xpansiv

Senior Manager, Low-Carbon Fuels Sales

Biofuels (Ethanol, Renewable Diesel, Biodiesel, and Sustainable Aviation Fuel) and their associated ... developers, verifiers, associations, and electronic marketplace facilitators. * Prospect new ...

Caterpillar

Quality Analyst

Peoria, IL · On-site

Engineers and dealers use results to manage equipment preventative maintenance schedules ... Biodiesel Pour Point & Cloud Point, Flash Point, Bacteria/Fungus Testing, Fuel Sulfur Analyzer)

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How much do biodiesel engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for biodiesel engineer in the United States is $93,620.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,000.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Biodiesel Engineer vs Renewable Energy Technician?

AspectBiodiesel EngineerRenewable Energy Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Chemical, Mechanical, or Environmental Engineering; relevant certificationsAssociate's or Bachelor's in Renewable Energy, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; certifications may vary
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, manufacturing plants, research facilitiesField sites, installation sites, maintenance facilities
Industry UsageBiofuel production, chemical processing, renewable energy companiesSolar, wind, bioenergy systems installation and maintenance

While both roles focus on renewable energy, a Biodiesel Engineer specializes in designing and optimizing biodiesel production processes, often working in labs and manufacturing plants. In contrast, a Renewable Energy Technician typically handles installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of renewable energy systems in the field. Both roles require technical skills and certifications, but their work environments and daily tasks differ significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Biodiesel Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Biodiesel Engineer, you need a solid background in chemical or biochemical engineering, renewable energy processes, and relevant industry experience, usually supported by a bachelor's or master's degree in engineering. Familiarity with process simulation software (such as Aspen Plus), laboratory testing equipment, and industry certifications like FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) are typically important. Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and effective communication help you collaborate on complex projects and innovate sustainable solutions. These skills and qualifications are crucial for optimizing biodiesel production, maintaining safety standards, and advancing clean energy initiatives.

What are some common challenges a Biodiesel Engineer may face when scaling up production from pilot to commercial scale?

Biodiesel Engineers often encounter challenges when transitioning from pilot-scale production to full commercial operations, such as maintaining consistent fuel quality, optimizing process efficiency, and managing feedstock variability. Ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and integrating new technologies can also present difficulties. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams—including chemists, mechanical engineers, and operations staff—is essential to troubleshoot issues and implement solutions effectively.

What does a Biodiesel Engineer do?

A Biodiesel Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing processes to produce biodiesel fuel from renewable sources such as vegetable oils or animal fats. They work on improving the efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental impact of biodiesel production. Their duties may include conducting research, overseeing plant operations, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, and troubleshooting technical issues. Biodiesel Engineers often collaborate with chemists, mechanical engineers, and environmental scientists to advance biofuel technologies.
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Infographic showing various Biodiesel Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Part Time, and 75% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,620 per year, or $45 per hour.
CMMS Coordinator/Turnaround Planner

CMMS Coordinator/Turnaround Planner

Seaboard Energy

Hugoton, KS • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Summary: The CMMS Specialist / Turnaround Planner is responsible for supporting CMMS execution, Maximo implementation, turnaround planning, shutdown readiness, and major maintenance planning activities at Seaboard Energy, with a primary focus on Hugoton. This role serves as a key site-level Maximo resource and functional support lead, helping drive system adoption, improve workflow execution, troubleshoot user and process issues, and support long-term CMMS success.
In addition to CMMS responsibilities, this role supports the planning and coordination of turnarounds, shutdowns, and major maintenance events that require longer planning horizons, detailed coordination, and execution readiness. This position is intentionally separate from normal day-to-day maintenance planning and scheduling and is focused on longer-lead planning activities, system implementation support, and major work event readiness.
This role reports directly to the Director of Maintenance Development and Systems and will serve as a key partner in improving maintenance workflow discipline, Maximo adoption, and major maintenance execution.
Primary Responsibilities:
CMMS / Maximo Support
  • Serve as the site-level CMMS specialist and primary functional support resource for Maximo users
  • Support Maximo implementation efforts in partnership with the third-party implementation team
  • Act as the Director of Maintenance Development and Systems' right-hand resource for Maximo rollout, adoption, field execution, and user support
  • Help ensure Maximo workflows are being used properly across maintenance and operations where applicable
  • Troubleshoot user issues, workflow breakdowns, data quality issues, and process gaps within Maximo
  • Support testing, rollout validation, issue tracking, and user feedback during implementation and post-go-live phases
  • Assist with user training, coaching, and reinforcement of CMMS best practices
  • Help improve work request quality, work order accuracy, status usage, required fields, coding consistency, and history capture
  • Identify recurring system and process issues and recommend improvements to increase usability and compliance
  • Support development of SOPs, job aids, quick reference guides, and standard work related to Maximo and maintenance workflow execution

Turnaround, Shutdown, and Major Maintenance Planning Support
  • Support planning and coordination activities for turnarounds, shutdowns, and major maintenance events
  • Assist with long-range planning efforts for major work scopes that require detailed coordination and extended lead time
  • Support scope development, work order setup, work list cleanup, and planning readiness activities in Maximo
  • Assist in development and organization of job packages for major work scopes, including labor, materials, contractor coordination, tools, permits, equipment access, and execution considerations
  • Help track readiness milestones, action items, risks, open issues, materials status, contractor needs, and planning progress for major maintenance events
  • Participate in turnaround and shutdown planning meetings, readiness reviews, and execution support activities
  • Support post-event closeout, documentation, and lessons learned capture for turnarounds and major maintenance work

Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Work closely with maintenance, operations, warehouse, contractors, engineering, and leadership to support successful planning and execution of major work
  • Help remove bottlenecks impacting Maximo adoption, planning quality, and readiness for shutdown and turnaround events
  • Support consistent execution of maintenance workflow expectations across functional groups
  • Escalate issues affecting system effectiveness, planning readiness, or execution success

Continuous Improvement
  • Support the ongoing improvement of maintenance work processes as Maximo is implemented and stabilized
  • Help drive standardization in work order planning inputs, workflow discipline, and longer-range maintenance readiness practices
  • Assist with KPI tracking and reporting related to CMMS adoption, data quality, planning readiness, and turnaround preparedness
  • Support the development of sustainable systems and tools that improve long-term maintenance planning effectiveness

Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED required
  • Associate degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance, operations, engineering technology, or related field preferred
  • 3 to 5 years of Maximo experience in an industrial environment required
  • 5+ years of experience in industrial maintenance, turnaround planning, shutdown coordination, maintenance systems support, or related field preferred
  • Experience working in refining, renewable fuels, biodiesel, chemicals, oil and gas, power generation, or other heavy industrial environments preferred
  • Experience supporting turnarounds, shutdowns, outages, or major maintenance events preferred
  • Strong working knowledge of maintenance workflows, work order processes, and planning fundamentals required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Strong functional knowledge of Maximo and CMMS work processes
  • Ability to support CMMS implementation and drive user adoption in a field environment
  • Strong understanding of industrial maintenance execution and planning needs
  • Ability to support planning of large or complex work scopes requiring longer lead time
  • Strong troubleshooting skills related to workflow, process discipline, and user execution
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational discipline
  • Ability to coordinate across multiple departments and priorities
  • Strong communication skills with both field and leadership personnel
  • Ability to create structure, follow up on action items, and keep planning efforts moving
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and related business tools

Preferred Experience
  • Experience supporting Maximo rollout or large-scale CMMS implementation
  • Experience in turnaround or shutdown planning within a process manufacturing environment
  • Experience building work packages, tracking readiness, and supporting large maintenance events
  • Experience supporting maintenance process improvement and documentation development
  • Experience working with contractors, warehouse/supply chain, and operations during outage preparation and execution

Work Environment: Work environment is a combination of office and field settings within an active industrial facility. Role requires frequent interaction with maintenance personnel, operators, contractors, and site leadership. Periodic travel may be required based on site support and business needs. Extended work hours will be required during turnarounds, shutdowns, outages, or major maintenance events.
NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: Days/M-F. The hours and days of work are established by departmental needs and at the discretion of management. Occasional changes in schedule may be required as special circumstances arise.
WHY JOIN SEABOARD ENERGY?
  • Traditional benefits include: competitive pay, affordable medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage, retirement savings plans for full-time and active employees, flexible spending accounts, life/AD&D insurance, family life insurance and employee assistance program.
  • Other benefits: career training and advancement, discounted pork products, employee referral bonuses, wellness programs, annual family events and discount programs.

ABOUT SEABOARD ENERGY
As a Seaboard Corporation company, we work collaboratively with the other Seaboard companies to promote sustainable energy projects, including but not limited to, the production of biodiesel and renewable diesel

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