Chemical Plant and System Operators

Core tasks

1. 01Monitor recording instruments, flowmeters, panel lights, or other indicators and listen for warning signals to verify conformity of process conditions.
2. 02Regulate or shut down equipment during emergency situations, as directed by supervisory personnel.
3. 03Control or operate chemical processes or systems of machines, using panelboards, control boards, or semi-automatic equipment.
4. 04Move control settings to make necessary adjustments on equipment units affecting speeds of chemical reactions, quality, or yields.
5. 05Inspect operating units, such as towers, soap-spray storage tanks, scrubbers, collectors, or driers to ensure that all are functioning and to maintain maximum efficiency.
6. 06Draw samples of products and conduct quality control tests to monitor processing and to ensure that standards are met.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

• Repeating same tasks4.04
• Degree of automation3.64
• Time sitting2.70
• Originality (ability)2.12
• Conflict situations2.41
• Hands-on objects/tools3.90
• Outdoors / weather4.54
• Disease exposure1.30
• Decision freedom4.20

Top abilities

• Selective Attention3.75
• Problem Sensitivity3.75
• Near Vision3.75
• Oral Expression3.62
• Oral Comprehension3.62
• Deductive Reasoning3.62
• Perceptual Speed3.50
• Information Ordering3.50

Essential skills

• Reading Comprehension3.25
• Active Listening3.38
• Writing3.00
• Speaking3.12
• Mathematics2.62
• Science2.88
• Critical Thinking3.50
• Active Learning3.25
• Learning Strategies2.88
• Monitoring3.62