Chemical Plant and System Operators control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.
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- Chemical Plant and System Operators
- Manufacturing
What do they typically do
- Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, or product quality
- Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, or yields
- Interpret chemical reactions visible through sight glasses or on television monitors and review laboratory test reports for process adjustments
- Record operating data, such as process conditions, test results, or instrument readings
- 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
- Draw samples of products and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing and to make sure that standards are met
- Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators, and listen for warning signals to check conformity of process conditions
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth -0.2%
Job Openings 7
Education & Training
- Education These occupations usually require a high school diploma.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
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