Oenologist Science & Engineering Professionals
SaveWhat Does an Oenologist Do?
Oenologists track the wine manufacturing process in its entirety and supervise the workers in wineries. They supervise and coordinate production to ensure the quality of the wine and also give advice by determining the value and classification of wines being produced.
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Pathogenic Microorganisms In Food
The identification and characteristics of pathogenic micro-organisms in food and the adequate prevention methods to inhibit its reproduction in food materials.
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Skills You Need to Become an Oenologist
Essential Skills
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EssentialPathogenic Microorganisms In Food knowledge
The identification and characteristics of pathogenic micro-organisms in food and the adequate prevention methods to inhibit its reproduction in food materials.
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EssentialFinancial Capability knowledge
Financial operations such as calculations, cost estimations, budget management taking relevant commercial and statistical data into account such as data for materials, supplies and manpower.
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EssentialTypes Of Wine knowledge
The large variety of wines, including the different types, regions and special characteristics of each. The process behind the wine such as grape varietals, fermentation procedures and the types of …
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EssentialVariety Of Grapes knowledge
Varieties of grapes and the types of wine that can be produced with them. Specifications during fermentation and the treatment of the juice during the process.
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EssentialWine Blending knowledge
Blending processes of wines considering factors that affect how wine is perceived by the taster and eliminate anything that may hinder objective testing.
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EssentialWine Fermentation Process knowledge
Process of fermentation of wine, which involves the different steps to be followed, the time lapses in the process and the parameters of the product.
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EssentialWinery Production Process knowledge
Winery production processes and safety requirements. Winemaking principles. Engineering and flow process technology (pumps and hoses).
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EssentialBeverages Filtration Processes knowledge
Safe and economic method for removing impurities from food products and extending its shelf life. Importance of contamination control and how it contributes to superior quality product, a significant reduction …
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EssentialWine Characteristics knowledge
The origins and characteristics of international wines.
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EssentialBiotechnology knowledge
The technology that uses, modifies or harnesses biological systems, organisms and cellular components to develop new technologies and products for specific uses.
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EssentialFermentation Processes Of Beverages knowledge
Fermentation processes related to the conversion of sugar to alcohol, gases and acids.
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EssentialFood And Beverage Industry knowledge
The respective industry and the processes involved in the food and beverage industry, such as raw material selection, processing, packaging, and storage.
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EssentialQuality Assurance Methodologies knowledge
Quality assurance principles, standard requirements, and the set of processes and activities used for measuring, controlling and ensuring the quality of products and processes.
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EssentialAnalyse Samples Of Food And Beverages skill
Examine if food or beverages are safe for human consumption. Verify the right levels of key ingredients and the correctness of the label declarations and the levels of nutrients present. …
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EssentialApply Gmp skill
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
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EssentialApply Haccp skill
Apply regulations regarding manufacture of food and food safety compliance. Employ food safety procedures based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
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EssentialApply Requirements Concerning Manufacturing Of Food And Beverages skill
Apply and follow national, international, and internal requirements quoted in standards, regulations and other specifications related with manufacturing of food and beverages.
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EssentialCheck Bottles For Packaging skill
Check bottles for packaging. Apply bottle testing procedures to verify if the bottle is fit for containing food and beverage products. Follow legal or company specifications for bottling.
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EssentialExert Quality Control To Processing Food skill
Ensure the quality of all factors involved in a food production process.
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EssentialMark Differences In Colours skill
Identify differences between colours, such as shades of colour.
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EssentialMonitor Temperature In Manufacturing Process Of Food And Beverages skill
Monitor and control required temperatures in the different phases of production until the product reaches suitable properties according to specifications.
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EssentialPerform Detailed Food Processing Operations skill
Perform precise food processing operations with great attention and detail to all steps in the creation of a qualitative product.
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EssentialPerform Sensory Evaluation skill
Evaluate the quality of a given type of food or beverage based on its appearance, smell, taste, aroma, and others. Suggest possible improvements and comparisons with other products.
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EssentialSet Production Facilities Standards skill
Ensure a high standard of safety and quality in facilities, systems, and workers' behaviour. Ensure adherence to procedures and audit standards. Ensure that machinery and appliances in the production plant …
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EssentialAssist Bottling skill
Prepare wine for bottling. Assist with bottling and corking.
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EssentialBlend Beverages skill
Master blending beverages as to create new beverage products that are attractive to the market, interesting to companies, and innovative in the market.
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EssentialFilter Wine skill
Filter the wine to remove any solid residue. Place filtered wine in tanks or casks for storage and maturation.
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EssentialHandle Wine Sales skill
Handle all aspects of wine sales. Communicate with members through telephone and email. Follow up appropriately in order to achieve wine sales.
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EssentialManage Wine Cellar Inventory skill
Managing the inventory of wine cellars for the purpose of aging and blending.
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EssentialMonitor The Process Of Wine Production skill
Based on a large understanding and experience in the production of wine; he/she has the ability to oversee the whole process. This helicopter vision allows him/her to take decisions, and …
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EssentialOperate Pasteurisation Processes skill
Follow and apply procedures to pasteurise food and beverages. Recognise the properties of the products to be pasteurised and adapt procedures accordingly.
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EssentialPrepare Containers For Beverage Fermentation skill
Prepare containers for beverage fermentation according to the type of beverage to be produced. This includes the qualities that the different kinds of containers can give to the final product.
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EssentialStore Wine Properly skill
Proper way to store various types of wines.
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EssentialTend Wine Manufacturing Machines skill
Tends machinery, appliances, and special equipment designed for the production and the manufacturing of wine. Make maintenance and implement preventive actions to the machinery in order to ensure operability.
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Optional Skills (5 of 24 displayed)
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OptionalChemical Constitution Of Grapes knowledge
The chemical components of grapes such as water, carbohydrates, acids, alcohols, phenolics, nitrogenous compounds, inorganic substances; the chemical interactions of these elements and how it can give a different personality …
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OptionalProcesses Of Foods And Beverages Manufacturing knowledge
Raw materials and production processes for getting finished food products. Importance of quality control and other techniques for the food and beverage industry.
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OptionalAnalyse Production Processes For Improvement skill
Analyse production processes leading toward improvement. Analyse in order to reduce production losses and overall manufacturing costs.
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OptionalAnalyse Trends In The Food And Beverage Industries skill
Investigate trends in foodstuffs related to consumers preferences. Examine key markets based on both product type and geography as well as technological improvements in the industry.
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OptionalApply Control Process Statistical Methods skill
Apply statistical methods from Design of Experiments (DOE) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) in order to control manufacturing processes.
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OptionalControl Of Expenses skill
Monitoring and maintaining effective cost controls, in regards to efficiencies, waste, overtime and staffing. Assessing excesses and strives for efficiency and productivity.
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OptionalEnsure Continuous Preparedness For Audits skill
Ensure constant compliance with standards and requirements, such as keeping certifications up to date and monitoring activities to ensure correct procedures are followed, so that audits can occur smoothly and …
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OptionalHave Computer Literacy skill
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
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OptionalIdentify Market Niches skill
Analyse the composition of the markets, segment these into groups, and highlight the opportunities that each one of these niches represent in terms of new products.
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OptionalImplement Marketing Strategies skill
Implement strategies which aim to promote a specific product or service, using the developed marketing strategies.
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OptionalImplement Sales Strategies skill
Carry out the plan to gain competitive advantage on the market by positioning the company's brand or product and by targeting the right audience to sell this brand or product …
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OptionalLiaise With Colleagues skill
Liaise with fellow colleagues to ensure common understanding on work related affairs and agree on the necessary compromises the parties might need to face. Negotiate compromises between parties as to …
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OptionalLiaise With Managers skill
Liaise with managers of other departments ensuring effective service and communication, i.e. sales, planning, purchasing, trading, distribution and technical.
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OptionalMitigate Waste Of Resources skill
Evaluate and identify opportunities to use resources more efficiently with continuously striving to reduce waste of utilities.
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OptionalMonitor Centrifugal Separators skill
Operating and monitoring centrifugal separators.
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OptionalWork In A Food Processing Team skill
Collaborate in a team with other food processing professionals in service of the food and beverages industry.
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OptionalAge Alcoholic Beverages In Vats skill
Follow adequate procedures to place certain alcoholic beverages (e.g. wine, spirits, vermouth) in vats and age them for the required period. Use techniques to give them special characteristics.
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OptionalControl Grape Quality skill
Discuss the quality and quantity of the grapes with viticulturists throughout the growing season.
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OptionalControl Wine Quality skill
Taste the wine and strive to improve the quality. Develop new styles of wine. Making sure that quality is maintained during all production stages, including when it is bottled. Record …
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OptionalDescribe Flavour Of Different Wines skill
Describe taste and aroma, also known as flavour, of different wines using the adequate lingo and relying on experience to classify the wines.
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OptionalHandle Chemicals For Clean In Place skill
Manage suitable quantities and types of cleaning chemicals (CIP) needed in the process of food and beverage production.
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OptionalMeasure The Strength Of Distillation skill
Measuring the alcohol concentration based on the information in the spirit safe and maintaining the distillation process and the distillation strength within the parameters asked by regulations for taxation purposes.
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OptionalRack Wines skill
Rack wines by siphoning the wine off of sediments that settle out to the bottom of vessels such as carboy. Operate machinery needed to effectuate the process of racking.
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OptionalSupervise Grape Pressing skill
Supervise and guide the crushing, pressing, settling and all other phases of juice treatment and the fermentation of the must.
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