How do they match: Chemical Plant and System Operators

  • Repair or replace damaged equipment.
  • Calculate material requirements or yields according to formulas.
  • Confer with technical and supervisory personnel to report or resolve conditions affecting safety, efficiency, or product quality.
  • Direct workers engaged in operating machinery that regulates the flow of materials and products.
  • Interpret chemical reactions visible through sight glasses or on television monitors and review laboratory test reports for process adjustments.

  • Repair production equipment or tools.
  • Replace worn equipment components.
  • Adjust equipment controls to regulate flow of production materials or products.
  • Collect samples of materials or products for testing.
  • Estimate material requirements for production.
  • Notify others of equipment repair or maintenance needs.
  • Test chemical or physical characteristics of materials or products.