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Chemical Equipment Operators & Tenders |
Now Hiring
Skilled Workers
Cheniere LNG
Golden Pass LNG
Motiva Enterprises
Sempra LNG
Total Petrochemicals
Valero |
General Description |
- Operate or tend equipment to control chemical changes or reactions in the processing of industrial or consumer products.
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Sample of Job Titles |
- Chemical Operator
- Production Operator
- Production Technician
- Vessel Operator
- Chemical Processor
- Multi-skill Operator
- Outside Operator
- Chlorination Operator
- Process Operator
- Spray Dry Operator
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What You Can Earn |
- $15.01 — Entry-Level Hourly Rate
- $35.35 — Experienced Hourly Rate
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Knowledge Required |
Mathematics |
arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications |
Mechanical |
machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance |
Public Safety and Security |
relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, and national security operations |
English Language |
the structure and content of the English language |
Production & Processing |
raw materials, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
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Skills Required |
Operation Monitoring |
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly |
Operation and Control |
Controlling operations of equipment or systems |
Troubleshooting |
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it
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Instructing |
Teaching others how to do something |
Monitoring |
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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Complex Problem Solving |
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions |
Coordination |
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions |
Equipment Maintenance |
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determine what kind of maintenance is needed
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Education |
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Most occupations in this area may require:
- High school diploma/GED
- Training in Vocational Schools
- Related On-the-Job Experience
- Associates degree
- Bachelors degree
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