Chemical Plant and System Operators

• General Description

• Sample of Job Titles

• What You Can Earn

• Knowledge Required

• Skills Required

• Education

• Related Occupations

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General Description

• Control or operate an entire chemical process or system of machines.

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Sample of Job Titles

• Operator
• Chemical Operator
• Process Technician
• Process Operator
• Operations Technician
• Process Development Associate
• Chemical Plant Operations Technician
• Continuous Operator
• Control Room Operator
• Process Development Technician

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What You Can Earn

• $18.16 — Entry-Level Hourly Rate
• $33.10 — Experienced Hourly Rate

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Knowledge Required

Production & Processing

raw materials, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods

Mechanical

machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance

Chemistry

chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of chemical processes and transformations that they undergo

Public Safety and Security

relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, and national security operations

Mathematics

arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications

Education and Training

principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups

Law and Government

- laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process

Administration and Management

business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

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Skills Required

Operation and Control

Controlling operations of equipment or systems

Troubleshooting

Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Monitoring

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action

Active Learning

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Quality Control Analysis

Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively

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Education

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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Related Occupations

• Water & Liquid Waste Treatment Plant & System Operators
• Gas Plant Operators
• Petroleum Pump System Operators
• Refinery Operators & Gaugers
• Furnace, Kiln, Oven, Drier, & Kettle Operators
• Pump Operators
• Tank Car, Truck, & Ship Loaders
• Extruding, Forming, Pressing & Compacting Machine Setters

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