Chemical Plant & System Operators
Also called: Chemical Operator, Process Operator, Process Technician,
What they do:
Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.On the job, you would:
- Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals to verify conformity of process conditions.
- Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
- Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
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What they do:
Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.On the job, you would:
- Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals to verify conformity of process conditions.
- Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
- Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
KNOWLEDGE
Manufactured or Agricultural Goods
- manufacture and distribution of products
Math and Science
- chemistry
Engineering and Technology
- mechanical
Arts and Humanities
- English language
SKILLS
Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
Problem Solving
- noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
ABILITIES
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Hand and Finger Use
- keep your arm or hand steady
- hold or move items with your hands
Visual Understanding
- quickly compare groups of letters, numbers, pictures, or other things
PERSONALITY
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Integrity
- Stress Tolerance
- Analytical Thinking
- Cooperation
TECHNOLOGY
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Industrial control software
- Alarm management system software
- Distributed control system DCS
Network security or virtual private network VPN management software
- Coordinated incident management system CIMS software
EDUCATION
- high school diploma/GED
- bachelor's degree
JOB OUTLOOK
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$62,550
$35,330
$93,250