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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for biofuels processing technician in the United States is $21.18, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.99 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Biofuels Processing Technician vs Biofuels Plant Operator?

AspectBiofuels Processing TechnicianBiofuels Plant Operator
CredentialsTechnical certifications, relevant trainingOperational licenses, safety certifications
Work EnvironmentProcessing facilities, laboratoriesProduction floors, control rooms
Industry UsageDesign, maintain, troubleshoot biofuel processing equipmentOperate and monitor biofuel production processes

While both roles work within biofuel production facilities, the Biofuels Processing Technician focuses on equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, whereas the Biofuels Plant Operator primarily manages daily operations and process control. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus within the biofuel industry.

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Lead Biofuels Technician

Didion Inc.

Cambria, WI

$34 - $39/hr

Full-time

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Job description

Lead Biofuels Technician

Location: Cambria, WI
Compensation: $34–$39 per hour
Shift: Wednesday - Friday and every other Saturday | 5:45 PM – 6:00 AM

About the Role

Didion is seeking a Lead Biofuels Technician to serve as the on-shift technical and people leader within our biofuels operations. This role is responsible for driving safe, reliable plant performance while coaching and advising team members during day-to-day operations and high-impact situations.

This position is well-suited for an experienced operator or technician with strong process knowledge, leadership capability, and the confidence to make operational decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Why This Role Matters

As a Lead Biofuels Technician, you play a critical role in shaping the safety culture, operational performance, and team effectiveness of Didion's Bioscience Plant. You are the go-to leader on shift, trusted for your judgment, troubleshooting expertise, and steady decision-making, especially during abnormal or emerging conditions.

Your leadership directly contributes to performance across safety, quality, service, engagement, and financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Safety Leadership

  • Champion and model Didion’s Three Safety Promises
  • Lead safety culture on shift, ensuring compliance with PPE, GMPs, LOTO, and equipment standards
  • Support continuous improvement in safety behaviors, procedures, and systems

Operational Excellence

  • Safely start up and shut down plant operations
  • Make independent operating decisions when conditions fall outside standard guidelines
  • Use DCS data and lab results to troubleshoot, optimize, and stabilize processes
  • Participate in planned shutdowns and lead or contribute to Root Cause Analyses (RCAs)

Team Leadership & Engagement

  • Direct daily work activities and provide real-time coaching and feedback
  • Support hiring recommendations and workforce planning needs
  • Conduct quarterly and annual performance reviews
  • Provide input on pay and performance decisions
  • Lead high-urgency or high-impact plant initiatives, coordinating team resources as needed

Training & Development

  • Mentor and train new and existing team members
  • Support development of a high-performing, safety-first operations team
  • Commit to continuous learning and skill development
Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED required
  • Experience in biofuels, chemical manufacturing, oil & gas, or similar industrial operations
  • Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team-development capability
  • Strong troubleshooting, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills
  • High attention to detail and ownership of equipment and processes
  • General computer proficiency; DCS experience preferred
  • Forklift experience a plus
  • Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently for safe and effective communication
Ready to Apply?

If you are passionate about safety, enjoy leading others, and want to make a meaningful impact in a critical manufacturing operation, we encourage you to apply.

Didion Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We welcome all qualified applicants and make employment decisions based on merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.


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About Didion

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Industry

Food and drink manufacturing

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Sun Prairie, WI, US

Year founded

1972