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Census · Operations · occupation code 11-3051

Industrial Production Managers

Every task in this role, whether it passes the census's structural hand-over screen, which models pass it, and why. It is a screen, not a claim about what AI can do: a task can pass and still be beyond the systems of the day. The stricter and looser rules re-vote every task, and small differences between roles are noise.

Passes the screen · 2 of 116 tasks

  • Compile and record operational data on forms or in log books.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 0.8% of the role's time · $235M · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed

  • Prepare reports on operations and system productivity or efficiency.

    quick to check, an existing check settles it, and a mistake is cheap · 0.8% of the role's time · $228M · passed by Claude Sonnet, GPT-6 Sol · the models disagreed

Does not pass

  • Supervise employees in geothermal power plants or well fields.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.1% of the role's time · $642M

  • Manage operations at biofuels power generation facilities, including production, shipping, maintenance, or quality assurance activities.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.0% of the role's time · $618M

  • Monitor meters, flow gauges, or other real-time data to ensure proper operation of biofuels production equipment, implementing corrective measures as needed.

    physical work, outside the screen · 2.0% of the role's time · $611M

  • Supervise production employees in the manufacturing of biofuels, such as biodiesel or ethanol.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $574M

  • Oversee geothermal plant operations, maintenance, and repairs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.8% of the role's time · $556M

  • Direct operations, maintenance, or repair of hydroelectric power facilities.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.8% of the role's time · $535M

  • Supervise biomass plant or substation operations, maintenance, repair, or testing activities.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.7% of the role's time · $518M

  • Adjust temperature, pressure, vacuum, level, flow rate, or transfer of biofuels to maintain processes at required levels.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.6% of the role's time · $468M

  • Maintain records of hydroelectric facility operations, maintenance, or repairs.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $464M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • Supervise operations or maintenance employees in the production of power from biomass, such as wood, coal, paper sludge, or other waste or refuse.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.5% of the role's time · $451M

  • Manage safety programs at power generation facilities.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.5% of the role's time · $446M

  • Direct or coordinate production, processing, distribution, or marketing activities of industrial organizations.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.5% of the role's time · $439M

  • Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels or to identify abnormalities with biofuels production equipment or processes.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $437M

  • Review biomass operations performance specifications to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.4% of the role's time · $426M

  • Provide direction to employees to ensure compliance with biofuels plant safety, environmental, or operational standards and regulations.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.4% of the role's time · $410M

  • Communicate geothermal plant conditions to employees.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.4% of the role's time · $407M

  • Monitor or inspect hydroelectric equipment, such as hydro-turbines, generators, or control systems.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $391M

  • Inspect hydroelectric facilities, including switchyards, control houses, or relay houses, for normal operation or adherence to safety standards.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $390M

  • Draw samples of biofuels products or secondary by-products for quality control testing.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $389M

  • Record, review, or maintain daily logs, reports, maintenance, and other records associated with geothermal operations.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $380M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • Identify and evaluate equipment, procedural, or conditional inefficiencies involving geothermal plant systems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $380M

  • Monitor geothermal operations, using programmable logic controllers.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.3% of the role's time · $379M

  • Check hydroelectric operations for compliance with prescribed operating limits, such as loads, voltages, temperatures, lines, or equipment.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.2% of the role's time · $367M

  • Supervise or monitor hydroelectric facility operations to ensure that generation or mechanical equipment conform to applicable regulations or standards.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.2% of the role's time · $366M

  • Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $362M

  • Oversee workers including supervisors, inspectors, or laboratory workers engaged in testing activities.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $361M

  • Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting biofuels plant safety, operational efficiency, and product quality.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.2% of the role's time · $356M

  • Inspect geothermal plant or injection well fields to verify proper equipment operations.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.2% of the role's time · $349M

  • Monitor performance of quality control systems to ensure effectiveness and efficiency.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $345M

  • Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $336M

  • Analyze quality control test results and provide feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $322M

  • Perform or direct the performance of preventative maintenance on geothermal plant equipment.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $322M

  • Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $321M

  • Review logs, datasheets, or reports to ensure adequate production levels and safe production environments or to identify abnormalities with power production equipment or processes.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.1% of the role's time · $320M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • Monitor the operating status of biomass plants by observing control system parameters, distributed control systems, switchboard gauges, dials, or other indicators.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.1% of the role's time · $318M

  • Develop operating plans and schedules for geothermal operations.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $309M

  • Plan and schedule plant activities, such as wood, waste, or refuse fuel deliveries, ash removal, and regular maintenance.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $308M

  • Plan or coordinate hydroelectric production operations to meet customer requirements.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.0% of the role's time · $301M

  • Develop or manage budgets for geothermal operations.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.0% of the role's time · $299M

  • Prepare and maintain production reports or personnel records.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.0% of the role's time · $291M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed · waiting on a check

  • Verify that raw materials, purchased parts or components, in-process samples, and finished products meet established testing and inspection standards.

    physical work, outside the screen · 1.0% of the role's time · $289M

  • Direct the tracking of defects, test results, or other regularly reported quality control data.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $284M

  • Provide training to subordinate or new employees to improve biofuels plant safety or increase the production of biofuels.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $281M

  • Identify opportunities to improve plant electrical equipment, controls, or process control methodologies.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $274M

  • Supervise hydropower plant equipment installations, upgrades, or maintenance.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $270M

  • Review quality documentation necessary for regulatory submissions and inspections.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.9% of the role's time · $270M

  • Develop or implement production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, quality control, maintenance, or other operational reports to detect production problems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $265M

  • Direct product testing activities throughout production cycles.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $264M

  • Provide technical direction in the erection or commissioning of hydroelectric equipment or supporting electrical or mechanical systems.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $263M

  • Adjust equipment controls to generate specified amounts of electrical power.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $259M

  • Conduct field inspections of biomass plants, stations, or substations to ensure normal and safe operating conditions.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.9% of the role's time · $258M

  • Instruct staff in quality control and analytical procedures.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $255M

  • Identify quality problems or areas for improvement and recommend solutions.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $250M

  • Monitor transportation and storage of flammable or other potentially dangerous feedstocks or products to ensure adherence to safety guidelines.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $250M

  • Monitor and operate communications systems, such as mobile radios.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $243M

  • Develop or implement policy evaluation procedures for hydroelectric generation activities.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $236M

  • Stop production if serious product defects are present.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $233M

  • Conduct site audits to ensure adherence to safety and environmental regulations.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $228M

  • Develop or enforce procedures for normal operation of manufacturing systems.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $228M

  • Implement operational and emergency procedures.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $228M

  • Maintain records to demonstrate compliance with safety and environmental laws, regulations, or policies.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $228M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • Monitor permit requirements for updates.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $228M · passed by Claude Sonnet · the models disagreed

  • Optimize operational costs and productivity consistent with safety and environmental rules and regulations.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $228M

  • Supervise subordinate employees.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $228M

  • Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $228M

  • Develop or implement projects to improve efficiency, economy, or effectiveness of hydroelectric plant operations.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.8% of the role's time · $227M

  • Perform or direct preventive or corrective containment or cleanup to protect the environment.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $226M

  • Identify and communicate power system emergencies.

    reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 0.7% of the role's time · $223M

  • Conduct well field site assessments.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $222M

  • Operate controls to start, stop, or regulate biomass-fueled generators, generator units, boilers, engines, or auxiliary systems.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $218M

  • Document testing procedures, methodologies, or criteria.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $218M · waiting on a check

  • Collect and analyze production samples to evaluate quality.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.7% of the role's time · $201M

  • Evaluate power production or demand trends to identify opportunities for improved operations.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $198M

  • Troubleshoot and make minor repairs to geothermal plant instrumentation or electrical systems.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $194M

  • Manage parts and supply inventories for biomass plants.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $194M

  • Maintain current knowledge of the quality control field, relying on current literature pertaining to materials use, technological advances, or statistical studies.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $192M

  • Initiate or coordinate inventory or cost control programs.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.6% of the role's time · $192M

  • Communicate quality control information to all relevant organizational departments, outside vendors, or contractors.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $190M · waiting on a check

  • Develop budgets or approve expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources, ensuring that materials, labor, or equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.

    an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 0.6% of the role's time · $188M

  • Prepare reports on biomass plant operations, status, maintenance, and other information.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $180M · waiting on a check

  • Plan or manage hydroelectric plant upgrades.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.6% of the role's time · $174M

  • Produce reports regarding nonconformance of products or processes, daily production quality, root cause analyses, or quality trends.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $172M

  • Operate energized high- or low-voltage hydroelectric power transmission system substations, according to procedures and safety requirements.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.6% of the role's time · $170M

  • Approve proposals for the acquisition, replacement, or repair of biofuels processing equipment or the implementation of new production processes.

    an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 0.6% of the role's time · $168M

  • Prepare and manage biofuels plant or unit budgets.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $165M

  • Coordinate or recommend procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.5% of the role's time · $161M

  • Inspect biomass gasification processes, equipment, and facilities for ways to maximize capacity and minimize operating costs.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $161M

  • Create and implement inspection and testing criteria or procedures.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $157M

  • Conduct cost, material, and efficiency studies for biofuels production plants or operations.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $156M

  • Create or enforce hydrostation voltage schedules.

    reason given most often: a failure is too expensive · 0.5% of the role's time · $155M

  • Review plans and confer with research or support staff to develop new products or processes.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.5% of the role's time · $155M

  • Review and update standard operating procedures or quality assurance manuals.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $154M

  • Select and implement corrosion control or mitigation systems for geothermal plants.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $150M

  • Prepare and manage biomass plant budgets.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $149M

  • Identify critical points in the manufacturing process and specify sampling procedures to be used at these points.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.5% of the role's time · $147M

  • Shut down and restart biofuels plant or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.5% of the role's time · $142M

  • Develop or review budgets, annual plans, power contracts, power rates, standing operating procedures, power reviews, or engineering studies.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.5% of the role's time · $140M

  • Review statistical studies, technological advances, or regulatory standards and trends to stay abreast of issues in the field of quality control.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $129M

  • Respond to problems related to ratepayers, water users, power users, government agencies, educational institutions, or other private or public power resource interests.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $127M

  • Coordinate the selection and implementation of quality control equipment, such as inspection gauges.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $125M

  • Monitor development of new products to help identify possible problems for mass production.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $121M

  • Evaluate new testing and sampling methodologies or technologies to determine usefulness.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $99.1M

  • Generate and maintain quality control operating budgets.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $95.0M

  • Participate in the development of product specifications.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $93.7M

  • Test, maintain, or repair electrical power distribution machinery or equipment, using hand tools, power tools, and testing devices.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.3% of the role's time · $82.0M

  • Prepare environmental permit applications or compliance reports.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.3% of the role's time · $80.5M

  • Instruct vendors or contractors on quality guidelines, testing procedures, or ways to eliminate deficiencies.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.3% of the role's time · $80.3M

  • Negotiate materials prices with suppliers.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.2% of the role's time · $72.3M

  • Confer with marketing and sales departments to define client requirements and expectations.

    reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 0.2% of the role's time · $69.4M

  • Audit and inspect subcontractor facilities including external laboratories.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.2% of the role's time · $63.2M

  • Shut down and restart biomass power plants or equipment in emergency situations or for equipment maintenance, repairs, or replacements.

    physical work, outside the screen · 0.2% of the role's time · $61.0M

  • Obtain permits for constructing, upgrading, or operating geothermal power plants.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and a failure is too expensive · 0.2% of the role's time · $46.8M

  • Review and approve quality plans submitted by contractors.

    an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 0.1% of the role's time · $37.1M

  • Negotiate interconnection agreements with other utilities.

    reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.1% of the role's time · $34.5M

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