How do they match: Chemical Equipment Operators and Tenders

  • Acid Treater
  • Chemical Treatment Operator
  • Clay Plant Treater
  • Gas Treater
  • Lye Treater

  • Add treating or neutralizing agents to products, and pump products through filters or centrifuges to remove impurities or to precipitate products.
  • Draw samples of products at specified stages so that analyses can be performed.
  • Measure, weigh, and mix chemical ingredients, according to specifications.
  • Monitor gauges, recording instruments, flowmeters, or products to ensure that specified conditions are maintained.
  • Read plant specifications to determine products, ingredients, or prescribed modifications of plant procedures.
  • Test product samples for specific gravity, chemical characteristics, pH levels, concentrations, or viscosities, or send them to laboratories for testing.

  • Compare physical characteristics of materials or products to specifications or standards.
  • Operate chemical processing or water treatment systems or equipment.
  • Read work orders or other instructions to determine product specifications or materials requirements.