Chemical Plant and System Operators
Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.
37 alternate job titles:
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Ammonia Technician
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Chemical Operator
Chemical Plant Operator
Chemical Process Operator
Chemical Production Operator
Chemical Treatment Plant Technician
Denitrator
Front Wash Operator
Furnace Plant Operator
Furnace Process Plant Operator
Furnace Utility Operator
Hydrogenation Operator
Loader Technician
Naphtha Washing System Operator
Nitric Acid Plant Operator
Nitrogen Operator
Pharmaceutical Development Technician
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Machine Operator
Pharmaceutical Operator
Plant Associate
Pressure Controller
Process Control Operator
Process Development Associate
Process Operator
Process Technician
Processing Operator
Processing Technician (Processing Tech)
Production Operator
Production Technician
Sterile Processing Technician (Sterile Processing Tech)
Tower Operator
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Utility Operator
Wash Operator
Salary Information
Chemical Plant and System Operators: $73,540 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Operate chemical processing or water treatment systems or equipment. | General |
| Record operational or production data. | General |
| Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions. | General |
| Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products. | General |
| Collect samples of materials or products for testing. | General |
| Operate pumping systems or equipment. | General |
| Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs. | General |
| Inspect production equipment. | General |
| Direct operational or production activities. | General |
| Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products. | General |
| Estimate material requirements for production. | General |
| Replace worn equipment components. | General |
| Repair production equipment or tools. | General |
| Monitor instruments to ensure proper production conditions. | Maintenance |
| Monitor equipment fluid levels. | Maintenance |
| Analyze test results. | Analysis |
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Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Alarm management system software | Industrial control software |
| Coordinated incident management system CIMS software | Network security or virtual private network VPN management software |
| Distributed control system DCS | Industrial control software |
| Interlock shutdown systems | Industrial control software |
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