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Description
We are Aquidneck Island's sole producer of biodiesel. Newport Biodiesel provides the local community with ASTM D6751 certified biodiesel made from a locally generated waste product, restuarant fryer oil. B100 is availble from us and biodiesel in different blends is available from our distributor, T.H. Malloy. The focus of our business is the maritime diesel and home heating oil markets. T.H. Malloy is one of the few distributors in Rhode Island with a license to make marine deliveries.
In the summer of 2006 we used biodiesel in several different boats with great success. One of these boats was the Flying Sorceress, a classic 1964 fishing boat with a huge Catapiller 3306 diesel engine. She's fast, loud and belched black clouds of soot all over the marina whenever we fired her up. Once we switched to B100, she quieted down, ran smoother and the only thing coming out of the exhaust was the smell of BBQ. We did have to replace the fuel filters several times as the biodiesel cleaned the tank out but the improvement in noise and smoke was amazing!
Position Overview:
The Assistant Plant Manager is responsible for fully understanding and performing the processes necessary to transform waste oils and fats into Biodiesel that meets ASTM D6751, or the current relevant quality standard. He or she should be capable of operating all equipment within the plant, and see to its regular maintenance. Additionally, the APM is responsible for implementing a fuel quality analysis program, including comprehensive documentation of quality control parameters.
The APM will play a key role in assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of the biodiesel manufacturing process and is responsible for recommending process/engineering and equipment improvements to help Newport Biodiesel better achieve its objectives.
Qualifications:
Good attitude, mechanical ability, complete understanding of all aspects of biodiesel production, problem solving abilities, the willingness to get dirty and have fun.
Compensation: Salary: $40,000
Close Date: 12/15/2008
Newport Biodiesel
312 Connell Highway
Newport RI 02840