How do they match: Chemical Plant and System Operators

  • Chemical Plant and System Operators

  • Process Control Operator
  • Process Development Associate
  • Process Operator
  • Process Technician
  • Furnace Process Plant Operator

  • Control or operate entire chemical processes or system of machines.

  • Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
  • Direct workers engaged in operating machinery that regulates the flow of materials and products.
  • Draw samples of products and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing and to ensure that standards are met.
  • Interpret chemical reactions visible through sight glasses or on television monitors and review laboratory test reports for process adjustments.
  • Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals to verify conformity of process conditions.
  • Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, or yields.
  • Notify maintenance, stationary engineering, or other auxiliary personnel to correct equipment malfunctions or to adjust power, steam, water, or air supplies.
  • Patrol work areas to ensure that solutions in tanks or troughs are not in danger of overflowing.
  • 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.
  • Repair or replace damaged equipment.

  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.
  • Confer with others to resolve production problems or equipment malfunctions.
  • Inspect production equipment.
  • Monitor equipment fluid levels.
  • Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
  • Operate chemical processing or water treatment systems or equipment.
  • Operate pumping systems or equipment.
  • Repair production equipment or tools.
  • Replace worn equipment components.